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K40 LUK

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,947 mi
Last recorded107,947 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 LUK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 107,947 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 97,848 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 94,783 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 87,034 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 67,034 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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K40 LUK is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K40 LUK, 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 K40 LUK registered?

K40 LUK is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is K40 LUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 LUK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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