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D15 LER

1996 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,651 mi
Last recorded61,651 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 LER
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 61,651 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 61,651 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 60,237 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f and n/s/f floor starting to corrode

Fail 17 Jan 2013 54,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front floors starting to corrode

Fail 24 Jan 2012 43,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,767 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,470 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

o/s/f tyre wearing more from inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2008 33,832 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 33,832 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,162 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 32,162 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,326 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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D15 LER is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D15 LER, 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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D15 LER is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 July 1996.

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