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R11 LMG

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

29,781 mi
Last recorded29,781 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 LMG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc
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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 29,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 29,648 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 29,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 29,513 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 29,344 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 29,343 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached MOVES SIDE TO SIDE FOULING SUBFRAME (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front FOG LAMP INOP

Pass 25 Nov 2021 29,299 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 29,249 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 29,078 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 28,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 28,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 28,718 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 28,554 miles

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind at time of test

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 28,554 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind at time of test

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 28,230 miles

Rear subframe slightly corroded at time of test

Fail 23 Nov 2015 28,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear subframe slightly corroded at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2014 28,038 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 27,036 miles

Front tyres slightly perished at time of test.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 26,477 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 26,279 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 26,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 25,911 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 25,556 miles

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

STRONGLY ADVISE TYRE TO BE REPLACED VERY SOON

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension prescribed areas corroding

various front suspension components corroding

various rear suspension components corroding

Fail 26 Nov 2009 25,545 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE TYRE TO BE REPLACED VERY SOON

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension prescribed areas corroding

various front suspension components corroding

various rear suspension components corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2008 24,994 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,624 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 23,663 miles

refer to previously issued vt32

Fail 29 Nov 2006 23,661 miles

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

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

all brake hose ferrules corroding

slight movement in nearside front anti-roll bar link

surface corrosion taking place at various points on underside of vehicle

surface corrosion taking place on all suspension components

Pass 29 Nov 2005 23,267 miles

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

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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R11 LMG is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R11 LMG, 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 R11 LMG registered?

R11 LMG is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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