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L33 MUL

1997 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,945 mi
Last recorded103,945 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 MUL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 103,945 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 95,517 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 89,997 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 86,597 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 82,331 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 79,215 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 78,435 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 78,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play on off side front bottom ball joint †

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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L33 MUL is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L33 MUL, 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.

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What year was L33 MUL registered?

L33 MUL is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L33 MUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L33 MUL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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