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D11 MRT

1996 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

44,862 mi
Last recorded44,862 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 MRT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2023 44,862 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour except repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades ineffective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation lagging 32% (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside rear inner side sills excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45/18 both front tyres torn in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/45/18 both rear inner sidewalls torn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front foglamps not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 43,847 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 43,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 42,890 miles

n/s front fog light

reset tracton and abs light

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,890 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

n/s front fog light

reset tracton and abs light

Pass 13 Apr 2013 37,928 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front disc

Fail 26 Mar 2013 37,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front disc's are corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,040 miles

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

slight leak steering rack

Fail 12 Mar 2012 36,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight leak steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 36,003 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 33,421 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 33,421 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,007 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,684 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 29,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,118 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 20,747 miles

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

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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D11 MRT is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 D11 MRT, 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 D11 MRT registered?

D11 MRT is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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