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J19 XKR

1996 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,899 mi
Last recorded74,899 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,899 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,217 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 74,091 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 70,448 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 65,865 miles

floorpan corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2007 64,486 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 64,481 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 56,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 56,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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J19 XKR is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J19 XKR, 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

How do I check the history of J19 XKR?

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What year was J19 XKR registered?

J19 XKR is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is J19 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J19 XKR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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