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L700 REG

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,633 mi
Last recorded48,633 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 REG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2025 48,633 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 48,167 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 47,451 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 47,120 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 46,001 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 43,566 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 42,974 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 42,558 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 41,766 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 41,475 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 38,434 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 37,487 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,695 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 35,735 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,992 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,240 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 33,629 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 32,674 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,744 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 28,403 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 REG is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L700 REG, 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 L700 REG registered?

L700 REG is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is L700 REG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L700 REG shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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