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D7 DRX

1996 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,932 mi
Last recorded135,932 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 DRX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 135,932 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 135,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 132,402 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 132,398 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside front sill corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 132,164 miles

corrosion to sill by rear jacking point

metal brake pipes corroded

play in offside rear hub pivot bearings

Pass 13 Aug 2013 129,995 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 129,987 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 128,326 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 125,529 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 125,529 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 123,414 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 119,967 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 119,967 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 114,183 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2007 106,950 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 100,676 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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D7 DRX is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D7 DRX, 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 D7 DRX registered?

D7 DRX is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is D7 DRX safe to buy?

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