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E9 OVO

1996 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,799 mi
Last recorded134,799 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 OVO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 134,799 miles

Front to rear of vehicle has areas of corrosion and underseal.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 134,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front inner sill (behind the mud flap - seen from underneath) corroded through and rear inner sill corroded through - marked with white chalk. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/front of the rear wheel arch corroded through - marked with white chalk. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front to rear of vehicle has areas of corrosion and underseal.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 134,718 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 134,718 miles

Brake cable damaged front to rear (1.1.15 (a))

Brake cable damaged n/s/r to o/s/r (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 134,616 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 134,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 133,353 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 138,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 138,696 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 130,282 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 129,089 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 128,565 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 127,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 127,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 126,829 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 126,332 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 125,674 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 124,672 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 121,049 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 121,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coolaant low,possible leak and bottle insecure

Pass 14 May 2007 117,917 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 117,906 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 109,374 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 109,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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E9 OVO is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 E9 OVO, 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 E9 OVO registered?

E9 OVO is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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