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J5 DYY

1996 Jaguar XK8

Gold Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,382 mi
Last recorded95,382 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 DYY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 95,382 miles

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

Oil leak

all coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r indicator bulb discoloured

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 95,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

all coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r indicator bulb discoloured

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 93,322 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Fail 11 Apr 2013 93,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 11 Apr 2012 90,209 miles

movement in both rear wheel bearings

n/s/f anti roll bar link has movement

o/s/f anti roll bar link has movement

rear brake discs corroded

rear floorpans corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 90,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

movement in both rear wheel bearings

n/s/f anti roll bar link has movement

o/s/f anti roll bar link has movement

rear brake discs corroded

rear floorpans corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 89,062 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has nail in

o/s/r suspension arm has movement in bush

Fail 29 Mar 2011 89,062 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/r tyre has nail in

o/s/r suspension arm has movement in bush

Pass 15 Mar 2010 87,519 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 85,540 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 85,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 72,823 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 72,264 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2006 69,001 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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J5 DYY is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Gold with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J5 DYY, 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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J5 DYY is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 October 1996.

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