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AIG 9904

1996 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,720 mi
Last recorded145,720 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 9904
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 145,720 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 145,148 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing 2 x rears (5.3.2 (b))

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle advise

Pass 3 Nov 2023 143,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing 2x rears (5.3.2 (b))

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle advise

Pass 21 Oct 2022 142,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears . (5.3.2 (b))

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 29 Oct 2021 140,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle advise

Pass 14 Nov 2020 139,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2019 139,275 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion to exhaust system advise

Pass 24 Oct 2018 138,088 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 6 Nov 2017 136,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to exhaust system advise

Pass 3 Nov 2016 135,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 26 Oct 2015 134,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middle section corroded advise

Pass 13 Nov 2014 133,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middle - rear section including securing brackets corroded but not to excess at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2013 132,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust system middle - rear including securing brackets has surface corrosion

nearside front wiper blade slightly torn

offside front wiper blade slighty torn

Pass 20 Oct 2012 131,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 131,242 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 129,798 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 127,918 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 125,455 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 125,454 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 110,982 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 86,175 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 86,173 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AIG 9904 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AIG 9904, 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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AIG 9904 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 October 1996.

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