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L13 CUT

1997 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,826 mi
Last recorded71,826 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 CUT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 71,826 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 71,804 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 71,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2025 71,264 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 70,427 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 69,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 68,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2022 68,553 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 67,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 65,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (wearing on edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (wearing on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 64,836 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,936 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 63,683 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 62,533 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 61,423 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,968 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 56,972 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 54,279 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,414 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 51,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2008 49,117 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 46,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 44,859 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 43,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

play in sreering rack os

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 43,258 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2005 43,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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L13 CUT is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 82,053 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L13 CUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L13 CUT registered?

L13 CUT is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is L13 CUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L13 CUT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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