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J44 DLM

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,123 mi
Last recorded79,123 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 DLM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 79,123 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 78,936 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 78,918 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,967 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 77,799 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2007 73,609 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 64,877 miles

Nearside 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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J44 DLM is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J44 DLM, 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 J44 DLM registered?

J44 DLM is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 July 1996.

Is J44 DLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 DLM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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