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D3 XKB

1996 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,515 mi
Last recorded128,515 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 128,515 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 128,509 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 122,233 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 122,233 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 112,508 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 112,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 100,355 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 100,355 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 86,415 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 82,249 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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D3 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XKB, 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 D3 XKB registered?

D3 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is D3 XKB safe to buy?

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