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JDZ 3002

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,953 mi
Last recorded79,953 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDZ 3002
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 79,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 78,678 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 78,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 77,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 76,580 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,173 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 73,789 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both inner rears (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 71,896 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 70,051 miles

both metal fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 10 Feb 2015 67,967 miles

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

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

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,967 miles

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

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

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

near side front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2014 66,418 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 65,386 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 63,370 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

floor pan corroded both sides at front

Fail 12 Sep 2011 63,335 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

both sides front floor pan slightly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2010 61,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded n/s/r o/s/r

Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,124 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded n/s/r o/s/r

Pass 15 Dec 2008 60,330 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 60,365 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 54,068 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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JDZ 3002 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 JDZ 3002, 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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JDZ 3002 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 November 1996.

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