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FIG 4494

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,976 mi
Last recorded72,976 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 4494
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 72,976 miles

Offside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover split, still prevents the ingress of dirt

Windscreen has a minor crack, does not affect the drivers view

Pass 19 Jan 2019 70,503 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 69,595 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Nearside floor pan corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside floor pan corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,632 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 66,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 65,507 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,040 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,279 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 57,675 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,675 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,748 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 49,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 49,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,341 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 47,341 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,574 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 43,480 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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FIG 4494 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FIG 4494, 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 FIG 4494 registered?

FIG 4494 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is FIG 4494 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 4494 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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