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G9 NEL

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,565 mi
Last recorded85,565 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 NEL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2006 85,565 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 85,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005 83,136 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 83,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

A.B.S. earth wire snapped,n,s,f,hub

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)

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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G9 NEL is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G9 NEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G9 NEL registered?

G9 NEL is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is G9 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G9 NEL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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