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H9 JHU

1996 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,246 mi
Last recorded82,246 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 JHU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 82,246 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 82,197 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 81,167 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2016 81,123 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,066 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)

n/s/f floor holed

o/s/f floor holed

Fail 2 Apr 2015 80,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f floor holed

o/s/f floor holed

Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,482 miles

Offside front chassis outrigger corroded(Outwith prescribed areas)

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

Rigid brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 76,096 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Offside and nearside front brake pipes going to flexi hoses slightly corroded.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 74,142 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,809 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 71,795 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres showing signs of wearing on inside edge

nearside front tyre showing signs of going out of shape

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit and showing signs of going out of shape

Pass 11 Mar 2008 68,867 miles

'v' mounts starting to debond

brake pipes slightly corroded

coil springs corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front tyres on 2mm and wearing on inner edges

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 30 Mar 2007 65,429 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 65,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to see inner pads †brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 24 Mar 2006 60,090 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 60,089 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

subframe 'v' mounts seperated

unable to see inner brake pads

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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H9 JHU is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H9 JHU, 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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H9 JHU is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 November 1996.

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