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H2 CSG

1996 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,363 mi
Last recorded120,363 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 CSG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 May 2021 120,363 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear 255/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear suspension assembly corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2007 116,129 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 115,897 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 108,112 miles

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

Offside Front 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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H2 CSG is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc 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 H2 CSG, 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 H2 CSG registered?

H2 CSG is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 October 1996.

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