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K40 CRS

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,860 mi
Last recorded160,860 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 CRS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 160,860 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Offside parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 10 Feb 2017 158,666 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 158,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 157,223 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 156,729 miles

all the brake discs are slightly corroded and worn

all the wheels are slightly grazed

both door mirrors are slightly insecure on their mountings

the front suspension antiroll bar mounting bushes are worn

the n/s main beam headlamp reflector is in poor condition but the output is o.k. and both headlamp aims are slightly low but within their limits but cannot be adjusted

the rear registration plate is delaminated but clear to read

the windscreen washer bottle filler cap is missing

there is slight play in the o/s/f wheel bearing

there is slight play in the steering o/s inner knuckle

there is various slight underbody corrosion including the box sections that the rear subframe front mountings bolt to

Fail 29 Nov 2011 156,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all the brake discs are slightly corroded and worn

all the wheels are slightly grazed

both door mirrors are slightly insecure on their mountings

the front suspension antiroll bar mounting bushes are worn

the n/s main beam headlamp reflector is in poor condition but the output is o.k. and both headlamp aims are slightly low but within their limits but cannot be adjusted

the rear registration plate is delaminated but clear to read

the windscreen washer bottle filler cap is missing

there is slight play in the o/s/f wheel bearing

there is slight play in the steering o/s inner knuckle

there is various slight underbody corrosion including the box sections that the rear subframe front mountings bolt to

Pass 4 Nov 2010 142,764 miles

both o/s tyres worn to 3 mm,both n/s tyres worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

n/s spot light lens green.

o/s full beam headlamp reflector in a poor condition.

slight play in both diff output shaft bearings.

Fail 28 Oct 2010 142,764 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both o/s tyres worn to 3 mm,both n/s tyres worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

n/s spot light lens green.

o/s full beam headlamp reflector in a poor condition.

slight play in both diff output shaft bearings.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 138,709 miles

exhaust emmisions close to legal limit!

front & rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

light corrosion in both rear ends of inner sill panels.

n/s headlamp refletor deteriorated.

o/s inner door handle insecure.

slight play in rear diff bearings.

Fail 17 Oct 2009 138,708 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front & rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

light corrosion in both rear ends of inner sill panels.

n/s headlamp refletor deteriorated.

o/s inner door handle insecure.

slight play in rear diff bearings.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 125,631 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 125,631 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking break warning light stays on even when the parking break is released.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 119,130 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 119,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

mark in n/s/f wing,dent in n/s door,rear bumper damaged & o/s/r quarter panel damaged.

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.(wax oyled).

underside of vehicle dry ,needs wax oyling.

windscreen trim insecure.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 107,887 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 96,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

SLIGHT TWIST IN OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE.

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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K40 CRS is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K40 CRS, 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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K40 CRS is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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