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D3 NGJ

1996 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,274 mi
Last recorded153,274 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 NGJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 153,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 153,269 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 152,710 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2013 151,673 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 151,215 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front inner sill/ floor excessively corroded

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2009 151,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front inner sill/ floor excessively corroded

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2007 149,706 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 149,706 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

CORROSION AND A HOLE IN THE NEARSIDE FLOOR PAN BUT NOT WITHIN APRESCRIBED AREA

CORROSION ON NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS BUT EXCESSIVE OR HOLED OR WEAKENED

Pass 9 Oct 2006 145,754 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 145,754 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

heavy corrosion to n/s/f floor

Pass 13 Oct 2005 138,660 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2005 138,659 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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D3 NGJ is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D3 NGJ, 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 D3 NGJ registered?

D3 NGJ is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is D3 NGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 NGJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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