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ELZ 3635

1996 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,158 mi
Last recorded86,158 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 3635
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 86,158 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 85,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both NS & OS (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 85,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 84,060 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 83,590 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 83,112 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 83,110 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2014 82,203 miles

water ingress in n/s/f headlight,but beam image ok.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,650 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)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 79,806 miles

All four tyres (245/50ZR17) show signs of cracks around the outside edges due to age, but don't show any cords or ply.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 May 2012 79,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 78,563 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 77,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 74,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 74,054 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 70,889 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 70,889 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 68,042 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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ELZ 3635 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ELZ 3635, 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 ELZ 3635 registered?

ELZ 3635 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is ELZ 3635 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 3635 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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