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761 PTA

1996 Jaguar XK8

Bronze Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,202 mi
Last recorded90,202 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration761 PTA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 90,202 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 89,867 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 89,655 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 88,993 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 88,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 88,275 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 88,063 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 88,063 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 87,362 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 85,720 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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761 PTA is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Bronze with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 761 PTA, 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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What year was 761 PTA registered?

761 PTA is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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