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A2 RBS

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,696 mi
Last recorded94,696 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 RBS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 94,696 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 94,696 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 94,079 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 93,659 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 93,659 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 92,482 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and rear floor soft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to see brake pads

Fail 11 Apr 2020 92,479 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength x bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and rear floor soft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to see brake pads

Fail 5 Jun 2019 92,453 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 92,453 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 92,453 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,181 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 92,181 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 91,181 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 91,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2015 89,458 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 89,458 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,814 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 87,814 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 84,468 miles

near side front floor corroded not perscibed area

Fail 1 May 2013 84,468 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front floor corroded not perscibed area

Pass 22 Nov 2011 72,946 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2010 69,889 miles

heavy rusting to some rear suspension components

inner edge worn on o/s front tyre

n/s front floor shield corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,726 miles

n/s front floor shield corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2008 57,430 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 53,387 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 50,340 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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 RBS is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RBS, 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 RBS is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 October 1996.

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