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L700 RAP

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,887 mi
Last recorded58,887 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 RAP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 58,887 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 57,370 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 56,201 miles

Full underbody undersealed

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 54,981 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 54,551 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 53,465 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 50,974 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 50,974 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 50,739 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 49,881 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 49,294 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 48,784 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 45,860 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 42,811 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 39,710 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 36,811 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,355 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 34,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 34,662 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,368 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,703 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 28,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 28,694 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 28,070 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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L700 RAP is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L700 RAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L700 RAP registered?

L700 RAP is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is L700 RAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L700 RAP shows 24 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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