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A10 XKJ

1996 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,493 mi
Last recorded99,493 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 XKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 99,493 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to nearside front floor pan

Pass 10 Dec 2021 98,981 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamps rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 98,504 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 98,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure flaking rust (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 97,317 miles

fuel pipe has light corrosion

underside has been undersealed

Pass 28 Nov 2017 96,585 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all rear suspension and both inner sills and front springs and all shocks corrision

rear offside exhaust bracket broke exhaust still secured

Fail 28 Nov 2017 96,583 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all rear suspension and both inner sills and front springs and all shocks corrision

rear offside exhaust bracket broke exhaust still secured

Pass 25 Nov 2016 93,999 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust clamps rusted

light corrosion to underside

n/s/f and o/s/f has had weld repair

Pass 30 Nov 2015 90,528 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 90,479 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 87,391 miles

o/s & n/s rear sub frame mountings light corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2013 84,317 miles

slight corrosion o/s & n/s rear sub frame mountings

Pass 22 Nov 2012 81,192 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 78,629 miles

Condensation in O/S/F headlamp but not affecting headlamp aim or intensity.

Light suspension corrosion but all components servicable.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 75,889 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 75,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 71,384 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 65,983 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 59,610 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 52,308 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2005 43,856 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 43,575 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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A10 XKJ is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A10 XKJ, 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 A10 XKJ registered?

A10 XKJ is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 December 1996.

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