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C2 CUF

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,735 mi
Last recorded116,735 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 CUF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 116,735 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 110,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 110,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 101,410 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 101,409 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 101,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel pipes from tank corroded

hand brake outer cable corroded

under floor corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 101,320 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

slight play both rear drive shafts

Pass 8 Jun 2017 101,006 miles

floor pan corroded

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2017 101,006 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

floor pan corroded

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2016 100,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 100,006 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 99,137 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 98,532 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 98,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 96,672 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 96,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 94,393 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 94,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 92,355 miles

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

ns sill badly corroded (but not holed)at rear

Fail 22 Oct 2010 92,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ns sill badly corroded (but not holed)at rear

Pass 22 Oct 2009 90,175 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Water ingresss in nearside headlamp

Pass 15 Oct 2008 85,184 miles

both outer sills corroding

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2008 85,184 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both outer sills corroding

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2007 77,000 miles

both rear susp mounts rusty †both sills rusty †osf floor rusty †both front tyres low †slight play both rear hub bearings

Fail 2 Apr 2007 76,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear sills coroding

Pass 20 Apr 2006 66,759 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 66,759 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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C2 CUF 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 55.6%.

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 C2 CUF, 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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C2 CUF is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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