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A20 JRX

1996 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,963 mi
Last recorded121,963 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 JRX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 121,963 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 120,554 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 120,554 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 119,109 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 117,276 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 114,660 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 111,257 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 108,434 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 106,133 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 103,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 100,406 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 100,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 96,338 miles

both front floor areas corroded

deep cuts in both front tyre sidewalls

Fail 9 May 2012 96,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front floor areas corroded

deep cuts in both front tyre sidewalls

Pass 23 May 2011 94,338 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 92,000 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 88,119 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 88,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2008 84,615 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 84,615 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 79,924 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 79,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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A20 JRX is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A20 JRX, 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 A20 JRX registered?

A20 JRX is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 October 1996.

Is A20 JRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 JRX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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