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K22 XKB

1996 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,744 mi
Last recorded95,744 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 95,744 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 95,057 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 90,026 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 83,994 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,947 miles

corrosion located on all vehicle suspension components.

play detected within o/s/f steering arm

play located in both front lower ball joints.

rear anti-roll bar bushes splitting.

Fail 10 Jul 2014 83,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion located on all vehicle suspension components.

play detected within o/s/f steering arm

play located in both front lower ball joints.

rear anti-roll bar bushes splitting.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 79,830 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,830 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 73,759 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 73,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 70,410 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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K22 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K22 XKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K22 XKB registered?

K22 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is K22 XKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K22 XKB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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