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A5 XSY

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,842 mi
Last recorded93,842 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XSY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2011 93,842 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 91,859 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded due to lack of use of vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2008 87,112 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 87,105 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Both front floor sections have excessive corrosion

Corrosion appearing at both rear subframe front mounts

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 80,380 miles

unable to see inner brake pads †brake pipes corroded †corrosion to both drivers and passangers floor

Pass 3 Oct 2006 73,340 miles

(1) Hole in floor on n/s/f pass footwell †(2)Slight play both rear wheels †(3)Both rear tyres cracking †(4)F to R brake pipe off side starting to rust †

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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A5 XSY is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A5 XSY, 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 A5 XSY registered?

A5 XSY is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A5 XSY safe to buy?

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