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J8 PJU

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

105,740 mi
Last recorded105,740 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 PJU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 105,740 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion over underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2024 105,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light was on when brake tested went out when vehicle driven out of mot bay (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion over underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2023 105,685 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases base of catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 104,799 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front of rear sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside reverse light not working

note ABS and TCS lights went out when ignition cycled

Fail 20 Apr 2022 104,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front of rear sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside reverse light not working

note ABS and TCS lights went out when ignition cycled

Pass 14 Feb 2020 104,611 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 104,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 104,579 miles

Nearside Front headlamp damp inside

Pass 10 May 2017 104,463 miles

Corrosion found on N/S rear chassis

Corrosion on N/S and O/S front chassis

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 104,463 miles

Corrosion found on N/S rear chassis

Corrosion on N/S and O/S front chassis

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 104,176 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 103,684 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 103,146 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 May 2013 102,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 May 2013 102,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 102,048 miles

n/s/f ball joint dust cover perished

o/s & n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 101,036 miles

Corrosion to N/S/F inner wheel arch area.

Corrosion to N/S/R chassis leg.

N/S/F lower swivel gaitor split.

Slight movement O/S/F seat.

Fail 10 May 2011 101,036 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to N/S/F inner wheel arch area.

Corrosion to N/S/R chassis leg.

N/S/F lower swivel gaitor split.

Slight movement O/S/F seat.

Pass 10 May 2010 98,776 miles

Corrosion to N/S/F inner wheel arch.

Corrosion to N/S/R chassis leg.

N/S/F lower swivel gaiter split.

Pass 18 May 2009 96,057 miles

n.s.r. tyre near limit, corrosion holes both sides front floors, corrosion started n.s.f inner wing/ chassis, rattle engine.

Fail 12 May 2009 96,041 miles

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

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

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

n.s.r. tyre near limit, corrosion holes both sides front floors, corrosion started n.s.f inner wing/ chassis, rattle engine.

Pass 6 May 2008 93,725 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 90,722 miles

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

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

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

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

slight rear chassis corrosion

Pass 24 May 2006 85,789 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 81,022 miles

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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J8 PJU is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J8 PJU, 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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J8 PJU is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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