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L1 FRE

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,665 mi
Last recorded59,665 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 FRE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 59,665 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 59,615 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 59,606 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2023 59,535 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 59,405 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 59,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 58,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 58,403 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 58,212 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,849 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 57,733 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 56,472 miles

Wear and play in both front shock absorber lower mounting bushes.

Fail 16 Feb 2013 56,465 miles

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

Condensation in nearside front headlamp .

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wear and play in both front shock absorber lower mounting bushes.

Fail 16 Feb 2013 56,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front headlamp full of condensation .

Slight wear and play in both front shock absorber lower mounting bushes.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,086 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 52,187 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 52,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,818 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 48,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 48,651 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 48,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,387 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,870 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,273 miles

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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L1 FRE is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 86,897 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 L1 FRE, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L1 FRE registered?

L1 FRE is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 December 1996.

Is L1 FRE safe to buy?

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