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C13 BOS

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

71,919 mi
Last recorded71,919 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 BOS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 71,919 miles

diff oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2024 70,541 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 70,122 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 70,122 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 69,777 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 69,774 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt shock absorber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt shock absorber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 69,354 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 68,666 miles

n/s/r lower seal corroded

o/s/r lower seal corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 68,404 miles

n/s reverse light inop

Pass 25 Mar 2019 68,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside reverse light not working.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bearing (5.3.2 (c))

both rear shock absorber lower bearing boots deteriorated.

o/s/f tyre pressure very low. walls damage from being run flat.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,803 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaiter split

Offside Front tyre flat

Offside Rear shock absorber gaiter split

Pass 23 Jun 2016 67,020 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 66,321 miles

Oil leak from rear diff area

Fail 15 Jun 2015 66,305 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 19 Jun 2014 65,114 miles

nearside front floor holed & corroded not within 30cm of a structual mount

offside front floor corroded not to excess

Pass 6 Jun 2013 63,984 miles

both front floor/inner sill areas corroded close to being considered excessive

offside rear has light bulges around the inner sidewall,possible construction characteristic

rear differential slight oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 63,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

both front floor/inner sill areas corroded close to being considered excessive

offside rear has light bulges around the inner sidewall,possible construction characteristic

rear differential slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,270 miles

slight play in both rear driveshaft outer universal joints

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,023 miles

Front floor pan areas are corroded.

Nearside rear tyre is wearing low on tread.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,868 miles

front floor pans corroded slightly.

near side and off side front shock absorber lower bearing/bushes have small amount of play in them.

near side headlamp aim on upper limit.

near side rear tyre worn low on tread depth.

Fail 24 Jun 2010 56,866 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front floor pans corroded slightly.

near side and off side front shock absorber lower bearing/bushes have small amount of play in them.

near side headlamp aim on upper limit.

near side rear tyre worn low on tread depth.

Fail 18 May 2010 56,731 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Corrosion to offside and nearside front floor pan areas.

Rear differential pinion seal appears to be leaking oil.

[7923] Offside front suspension has play in a lower suspension ball joint that is near to the limits.

Pass 27 May 2009 47,056 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 47,047 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

N/S FRONT ABS ASSY; LOOSE IN HUB ASSY;

N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT NUT LOOSE, IN MY OPINION THIS VECHICLE IS TO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ON THE ROAD UNTIL REPAIRED.

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING SO LOOSE CAUSING DISC BRAKE MOVEMENT TO PUSH CALIPER PISTON BACK CAUSING LOOSE OF BRAKE PEDAL UNTIL PEDAL IS PUMPED BACK

Pass 9 Jan 2007 35,362 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 35,360 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 31,287 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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C13 BOS is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 C13 BOS, 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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C13 BOS is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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