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J555 AJD

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,463 mi
Last recorded103,463 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 AJD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 103,463 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 101,702 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 100,869 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 94,722 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 94,722 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 87,694 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 87,584 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 87,584 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s o/s front floors going rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2007 86,677 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 86,677 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 85,610 miles

corrosion forming on nearside and offside floor.

offside front ball joint boot splitting.

Fail 11 Aug 2006 85,610 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear 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)

corrosion forming on nearside and offside floor.

offside front ball joint boot splitting.

Pass 13 Jul 2005 76,437 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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J555 AJD is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J555 AJD, 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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J555 AJD is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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