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J16 GXK

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

222,303 mi
Last recorded222,303 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 GXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 222,303 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 220,435 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 217,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 214,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 214,477 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 211,942 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 211,942 miles

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))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 211,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 207,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across front subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tee piece to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 207,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across front subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tee piece to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen not fitted no wipers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 204,205 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 203,010 miles

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

Slight wear in rear sub frame bushes

Pass 5 Jun 2018 200,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside + offside front floors/jacking points surface corrosion + slightly split

slight damage to offside rear outer quarter

slight movement in nearside + offside rear driveshaft ujs

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner sills + floor panels

Pass 12 Jun 2017 189,473 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 189,468 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2016 177,994 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 177,529 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 175,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 174,758 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 17,483 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 174,015 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 173,605 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 172,649 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 171,802 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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J16 GXK is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J16 GXK, 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 J16 GXK registered?

J16 GXK is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 October 1996.

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