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J18 UAR

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

66,183 mi
Last recorded66,183 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 UAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 66,183 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 65,990 miles

Rear of vehicle chassis legs corroded.

rear of vehicle sub frame corroded.

Pass 24 May 2023 65,878 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear chassis legs corroded but not holed

Fail 23 May 2023 65,872 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear chassis legs corroded but not holed

Pass 7 Apr 2022 65,480 miles

Both rear chassis legs heavily corroded but not holed.

Nearside rear drive shaft slight play.

Offside rear drive shaft slight play.

Fail 21 Mar 2022 65,480 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Both rear chassis legs heavily corroded but not holed.

Both rear drive shaft outer joints slight play.

Pass 17 Mar 2021 64,771 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides above subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 64,750 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides above subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 64,320 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides above subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 61,111 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slightly from steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above rear subframe mounting bushes on both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 61,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slightly from steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above rear subframe mounting bushes on both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,253 miles

Both front bottom shocker bushes worn.

Nearside rear tyre low tread.2mm

Offside front bottom ball joint boot perished.

Offside rear chassis leg corroded but not holed.

Pass 4 May 2016 53,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front slight play in inner tie rod joint

Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,484 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 51,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,935 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 48,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 47,744 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 46,523 miles

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

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge, wheel alignment requires checking

Fail 15 May 2012 46,523 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge, wheel alignment requires checking

Pass 10 May 2011 43,833 miles

Pirelli p-zero 245/45zr18

n/s/front tyre low tread and wearing on outer edge.

Pass 27 May 2010 42,758 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 42,750 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 39,152 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 36,478 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 31,539 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)

condensation in n/s headlight

front number plate loose

Pass 24 May 2006 27,199 miles

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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J18 UAR is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 J18 UAR, 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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J18 UAR is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 November 1996.

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