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C10 DGF

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,271 mi
Last recorded121,271 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 DGF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 121,271 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body wax oiled

Pass 17 Jul 2024 121,050 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body wax oiled

Pass 10 Aug 2023 120,658 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body wax oiled

Pass 14 Aug 2022 120,256 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 119,709 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 118,605 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 117,796 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 116,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Underside of vehicle is under sealed

Pass 27 Apr 2017 116,459 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 115,369 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on the outer edge

Pass 11 May 2015 114,131 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 113,227 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 112,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust slightly louder than standard

vehicle heavily undersealed to floor pans

Pass 2 May 2012 110,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 110,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 108,719 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 108,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 107,808 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 107,808 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 106,387 miles

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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C10 DGF is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C10 DGF, 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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C10 DGF is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 October 1996.

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