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L5 SBR

1997 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

64,111 mi
Last recorded64,111 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 SBR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 64,111 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 64,111 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 63,913 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 63,911 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 63,774 miles

rear tyres 2010

Fail 20 Nov 2023 63,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

rear tyres 2010

Pass 14 Nov 2022 63,509 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 62,876 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,069 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 61,601 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 61,274 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 60,908 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 60,208 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 58,735 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system in rusty condition

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2014 55,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 52,692 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 52,674 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2012 50,467 miles

003 rear parking brake your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 14 Nov 2012 50,448 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 19 Nov 2011 47,693 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 47,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 44,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,901 miles

Corrosion to offside front floor pan

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 38,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 38,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 34,509 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 33,426 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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L5 SBR is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L5 SBR, 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 L5 SBR registered?

L5 SBR is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is L5 SBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 SBR shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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