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549 DYL

1996 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

128,817 mi
Last recorded128,817 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration549 DYL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 128,817 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 126,852 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 123,641 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on under side of vehicle and covered in underseal

Fail 10 Apr 2024 123,639 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on under side of vehicle and covered in underseal

Pass 30 Mar 2023 122,390 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower 3 quarter panel holed and corroded not likely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower 3 quarter panel holed and corroded not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 121,930 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 121,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

os & ns front floors corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2020 119,457 miles

front floor pans corrosion started

Pass 5 Feb 2019 117,620 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 113,583 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp area (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 108,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 104,915 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 101,332 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 96,723 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 93,786 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 87,331 miles

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s front floor re inforcing plates.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,906 miles

very slight play os & ns front lower ball joints.osr road spring corroded.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 72,895 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 65,793 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 57,668 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 57,668 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 45,877 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 36,485 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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549 DYL is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 549 DYL, 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.

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549 DYL is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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