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A1 XKO

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,636 mi
Last recorded65,636 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 XKO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 65,636 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 65,626 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 65,601 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 65,569 miles

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

both front tyres have small cracks in tread

Pass 18 Sep 2018 65,547 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,535 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,523 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 65,511 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 65,344 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 64,559 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 64,556 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 64,520 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,504 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 64,472 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 63,778 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 63,133 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 62,800 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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A1 XKO is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A1 XKO, 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 A1 XKO registered?

A1 XKO is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is A1 XKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 XKO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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