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J33 DBS

1996 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,672 mi
Last recorded117,672 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 DBS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 117,672 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 117,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight fraying in handbrake cable

Pass 20 Jun 2009 116,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 114,792 miles

o/s and n/s rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2007 112,547 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 110,968 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2005 108,789 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 108,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front floorpans holed and corroded - not in presribed areas

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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J33 DBS is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J33 DBS, 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 J33 DBS registered?

J33 DBS is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is J33 DBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J33 DBS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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