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L777 LHR

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,171 mi
Last recorded48,171 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 LHR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 48,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 48,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp full of condensation

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 48,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp full of condensation

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 47,384 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2023 47,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 46,404 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside and Offside wiper slightly smearing

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 46,391 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 46,013 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,058 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer wall.

front and rear shock bushes perishing.

nearside front tyre starting to crack on inner wall

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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L777 LHR is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 81,930 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 L777 LHR, 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 28 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L777 LHR registered?

L777 LHR is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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