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L14 LOO

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,354 mi
Last recorded140,354 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 LOO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 140,354 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 138,947 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 138,069 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 137,184 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 134,913 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 133,981 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 129,353 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 125,746 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 125,044 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 125,037 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 123,220 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 123,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Feb 2006 120,260 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 120,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L14 LOO is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L14 LOO, 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 L14 LOO registered?

L14 LOO is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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