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J600 SMB

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,107 mi
Last recorded81,107 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 SMB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 81,107 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion on body and various suspension parts

Pass 9 Nov 2022 80,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2022 80,982 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2021 80,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,902 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 80,869 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 80,751 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2017 80,556 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 80,502 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 80,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is slightly mishaped

Slight surface corrosion to floors ok at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2014 78,730 miles

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

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

both outer sills rusty at rear

Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,972 miles

both outer sills at rear scabby

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,548 miles

both outer sills at rear rusty

floor corroded n/s front

Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,635 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

floor rusty offside front

Pass 15 Jul 2010 71,346 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 67,273 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 67,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 64,048 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 64,036 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 62,059 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 62,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

washer fluid warning light on

Pass 14 Jul 2006 60,326 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 60,276 miles

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)

o/s/r/ tyre down to 2mm

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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J600 SMB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J600 SMB, 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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J600 SMB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 October 1996.

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