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D10 GEF

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,011 mi
Last recorded97,011 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 GEF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 97,011 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 94,981 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 92,775 miles
Pass 7 May 2023 90,732 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2023 90,732 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 89,008 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 86,838 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 82,930 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2018 80,065 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 79,193 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 78,107 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 78,107 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,292 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 76,071 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 76,071 miles

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

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

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

items removed from mirror prior to test

Pass 6 Apr 2013 73,230 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 73,219 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 70,395 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 70,395 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 67,532 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 64,276 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 59,698 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre has a slight tear in outer sidewall

small chips in screen

Pass 6 Mar 2009 59,698 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre has a slight tear in outer sidewall

small chips in screen

Pass 29 Feb 2008 54,916 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 54,917 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drive belt worn

Pass 7 Mar 2007 51,368 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 51,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 47,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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D10 GEF is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D10 GEF, 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 D10 GEF registered?

D10 GEF is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is D10 GEF safe to buy?

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