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J1 EJN

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,691 mi
Last recorded102,691 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 EJN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 102,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 101,897 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 101,384 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 101,193 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 100,342 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 99,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 98,880 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 96,658 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front condensation in headlight

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 96,657 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind subframe upright (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front condensation in headlight

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 93,552 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 90,179 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 90,170 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 86,622 miles

Front flooring both sides corroded and holed

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 28 Sep 2016 86,611 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both dull (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Front flooring both sides corroded and holed

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2015 82,196 miles

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

handbrake requires early attention

rear diff oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,514 miles

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 1 May 2013 66,383 miles

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 30 Apr 2013 66,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 1 May 2012 60,920 miles

condensation in n/s headlight

Fail 27 Apr 2012 60,920 miles

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

condensation in n/s headlight

Pass 29 Apr 2011 58,665 miles

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

oil leak at rear diff unit

Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,097 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 54,644 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 54,644 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 49,916 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 49,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 44,899 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 40,852 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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J1 EJN is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J1 EJN, 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 J1 EJN registered?

J1 EJN is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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