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J40 REH

1996 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,402 mi
Last recorded111,402 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 REH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 111,402 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 111,385 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

air con compressor leaking

Fail 24 Nov 2020 111,385 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

air con compressor leaking

Pass 16 Jul 2019 111,354 miles

A/C leaking around compressor

Nearside Front fog lamp glass broken

Offside Front earth strap to hub broken

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

offside washer jet not working but nearside provides sufficient fluid for both sides

Pass 12 Jul 2018 111,315 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear slight play ( possible uj joint)

Offside Front Inner track rod end slight play

Offside Rear slight play ( possible uj joint)

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 111,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 111,120 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 111,030 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2015 111,030 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 110,954 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 110,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 110,715 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 110,501 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 110,215 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 109,783 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 109,783 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)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 109,180 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 109,180 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 107,689 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 97,746 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 96,696 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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J40 REH is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J40 REH, 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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J40 REH is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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