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B4 USB

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,246 mi
Last recorded117,246 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 USB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 117,246 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 116,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 114,588 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 110,042 miles

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

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)

nearside and offside front lower ball joint gaiters split

nearside front footwell floor rusted and holed

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2008 110,041 miles

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

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

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)

both nearside and offside rear subframe support panels rusty

nearside and offside front lower ball joint gaiters split

nearside front footwell floor rusted and holed

offside front footwell floor rusted and holed

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2008 99,149 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 99,149 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 88,624 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 88,624 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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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B4 USB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 B4 USB, 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 B4 USB registered?

B4 USB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is B4 USB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 USB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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