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A2 XKC

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,466 mi
Last recorded89,466 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XKC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 89,466 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 88,727 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 88,725 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 88,595 miles

front jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 88,273 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 87,799 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 87,795 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 86,995 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 86,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 2 Sep 2014 86,799 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 12 Dec 2012 84,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2011 83,394 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 83,393 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 82,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 81,337 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 79,069 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 75,201 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 75,201 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 68,932 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 64,918 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 XKC is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A2 XKC, 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 A2 XKC registered?

A2 XKC is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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