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B1 LCS

1996 Jaguar XK8

Gold Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,028 mi
Last recorded96,028 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 LCS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 96,028 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 96,027 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,304 miles

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,314 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 78,314 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 78,103 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 77,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 72,816 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosiom on front chassis legs behind front shockabsorbers

rear no plate just starting to delaminate

slight corrosion in front footwell area (underneath of car)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 72,072 miles

Oil leak

rear no. plate starting to delaminate

slight corrosion on chass near front A frame mounts (rear suspension)

slight corrosion underneath car on nearside front floor panel

Fail 1 Oct 2008 72,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

rear no. plate starting to delaminate

slight corrosion on chass near front A frame mounts (rear suspension)

slight corrosion underneath car on nearside front floor panel

Pass 20 Sep 2007 69,298 miles

corrosion to nsf footwell outside of prescribed area.

slight play in o/s steering track rod.

Fail 20 Sep 2007 69,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to nsf footwell outside of prescribed area.

slight play in o/s steering track rod.

Pass 31 Dec 2005 62,009 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2005 62,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B1 LCS is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Gold with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B1 LCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B1 LCS registered?

B1 LCS is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is B1 LCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 LCS shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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