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A8 AUB

1996 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,250 mi
Last recorded130,250 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 AUB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 130,250 miles

Nearside Rear SILL RUSTY

Fail 20 Dec 2016 130,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear SILL RUSTY

Pass 22 Jan 2015 119,786 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 14 May 2013 119,487 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 21 May 2012 111,202 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2012 111,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 101,936 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 91,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

slight play in both front lower shocker bushes

stickers in windscreen

Fail 6 May 2010 91,824 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

slight play in both front lower shocker bushes

stickers in windscreen

Pass 27 May 2009 90,575 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 90,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2008 89,209 miles

handbrake cable chafing on exhaust pipe

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 May 2007 86,025 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 81,776 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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A8 AUB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A8 AUB, 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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A8 AUB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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