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J400 MRM

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,576 mi
Last recorded174,576 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 MRM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 174,576 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 173,930 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 173,917 miles

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror body moulding sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 167,795 miles

OSR lower hub bush worn

Fail 14 Mar 2017 167,780 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

OSR lower hub bush worn

Pass 28 Nov 2015 160,686 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 156,137 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 156,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres has scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2013 147,829 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 147,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 138,335 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 138,333 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 129,249 miles

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

corrosion forming on floor pan and rear chassis rails

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

Fail 25 Jul 2011 129,247 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion forming on floor pan and rear chassis rails

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

Pass 22 Jul 2010 121,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 121,731 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf floor pan corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2008 113,936 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 98,508 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2007 98,507 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 91,184 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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J400 MRM is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J400 MRM, 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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J400 MRM is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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