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L555 HUN

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

85,541 mi
Last recorded85,541 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 HUN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 85,541 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 85,228 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 85,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

wipers smearing

Pass 13 Oct 2022 84,737 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 84,399 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,124 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 83,639 miles

Nearside Wiper blade

Offside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 6 Oct 2018 82,709 miles

slight corrosion underside

Pass 6 Oct 2017 81,685 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 80,162 miles

handbrake just met req

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 9 Oct 2015 79,206 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,547 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 75,132 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 72,956 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 71,323 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 70,181 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 67,768 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 64,827 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 62,482 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 62,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 58,652 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
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L555 HUN is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L555 HUN, 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 L555 HUN registered?

L555 HUN is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is L555 HUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 HUN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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