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FEZ 7667

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

45,049 mi
Last recorded45,049 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 7667
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 45,049 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 1 Aug 2024 44,816 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 44,585 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 43,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 43,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 42,462 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 41,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip front windscreen

Fail 23 Sep 2019 41,347 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip front windscreen

Fail 18 Oct 2017 41,337 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded between wishbones on body (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near rear subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded between wishbones on body (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Central Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

has corrosion in a few places out side of prescribed area

Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation on inner lens

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 40,838 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation on inner lens

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 39,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 37,879 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 39,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust blowing at front

hand brake readings on brake test only just meet mot standard

rear exhaust pipes corroded at rear o/s and n/s

some movement in both rear hub assembly

vehicle underbody has some corrosion / rusting in various places

Pass 21 May 2013 36,278 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 36,278 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 33,743 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 May 2012 33,655 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 29,003 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,746 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 19,331 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 19,331 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear markers

Pass 15 May 2008 14,550 miles

both rear void bushes have slight play

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge but has raised tread block

Pass 10 May 2007 9,601 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

play in offside front upper wishbone inner front bush

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 May 2006 4,828 miles

nail in tyre

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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FEZ 7667 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FEZ 7667, 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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FEZ 7667 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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