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A17 EVN

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,215 mi
Last recorded143,215 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 EVN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 143,215 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch/chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis outer skin (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch/chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis outer skin (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

smell of fuel in nearside front wheel arch but no fuel leaks visible

Fail 18 May 2016 143,214 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch/chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis outer skin (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch/chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis outer skin (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

smell of fuel in nearside front wheel arch but no fuel leaks visible

Pass 15 May 2015 142,197 miles

Rear tyre treads 3mm

Fail 14 May 2015 142,197 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear tyre treads 3mm

Pass 16 May 2014 139,901 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)

Fail 13 May 2014 139,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 135,247 miles

Brake pads over half worn

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 128,084 miles

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

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

WIPER BLADE RUBBERS POOR

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2006 116,532 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 116,521 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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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A17 EVN is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A17 EVN, 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 A17 EVN registered?

A17 EVN is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 October 1996.

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