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A2 DTT

1996 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

171,116 mi
Last recorded171,116 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 DTT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2019 171,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP AT REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security AT SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINT FRONT OF REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 169,083 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 169,080 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 155,283 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion starting in o/s/r and n/s/r chassis around rear a frame mountings.

o/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2016 155,283 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

corrosion starting in o/s/r and n/s/r chassis around rear a frame mountings.

o/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2015 142,790 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

o/s/f slightly noisey.

slight corrosion starting in o/s r chassis

Pass 18 Nov 2014 133,282 miles

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

corrosion starting in o/s/r and n/s/r chassis

front anti roll bar links worn.

front to rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2014 133,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

corrosion starting in o/s/r and n/s/r chassis

front anti roll bar links worn.

front to rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 121,905 miles

front brake pipes on front cross member starting to corroded.

reqar brake pads wearing low.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 119,297 miles

Brake pipe corroding where clipped O/S/R floor pan area

O/S Headlamp light output reduced

Some lift & wear in N/S/F & O/S/F Lower swivel joints

Fail 29 Oct 2012 119,253 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe corroding where clipped O/S/R floor pan area

Corrosion developing in N/S/R & O/S/R of outer sills

O/S Headlamp light output reduced

O/S/R Tyre worn 2mm also plug repaired

Some lift & wear in N/S/F & O/S/F Lower swivel joints

Pass 28 Nov 2011 116,678 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 116,678 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 116,160 miles

Both front footwells badly corroded but not in a prescribed area.

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

O/S dipped beam lens cracked.

O/S/Rear tyre worn close to tread wear markers.

Slight lift in both front suspension lower ball joints.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 109,805 miles

body and chassis corrosion underneath

corrosion in n/s and o/s front floor

Fail 3 Sep 2010 109,735 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

body and chassis corrosion underneath

corrosion in n/s and o/s front floor

noise from o/s/r wheel

Pass 10 Sep 2009 96,563 miles

corrsion in n/s ans o/s front floor,general corrosion underneath car.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 96,433 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrsion in n/s ans o/s front floor,general corrosion underneath car.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 79,781 miles

corrosion in o/s/f and n/s/f floor,lower swivel joints and top fulcrum bearings worn.

corrosion starting in n/s/r chassis around a frame mounting.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 79,562 miles

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

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

corrosion in o/s/f and n/s/f floor,lower swivel joints and top fulcrum bearings worn.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 62,516 miles

Corossion in N/S/F & O/S/F Floor pan area

Rear suspension A/frame mounts wearing

chip in N/S Lower windscreen area

Pass 14 Sep 2006 53,362 miles

Advise...Front anti roll bar mounting bushes wearing

Advise..chip in windscreen, passenger side, lower

Advise..rear suspension a-frame mountings wearing

corrosion in n-s & o-s front footwell , plates

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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A2 DTT is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 A2 DTT, 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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A2 DTT is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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