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K4 YCM

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,936 mi
Last recorded126,936 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 YCM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 126,936 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 126,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 126,732 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 126,724 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 126,631 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 126,332 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 126,056 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

centre section exhaust deteriorated/damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2021 125,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

engine + under body covers fitted

mid exhaust damaged / dereriorated

no reverse lamps

Pass 20 Jul 2020 125,621 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine covers obscuring some testable items

signs of fluid leak from o/s/f steering rack

Pass 8 Aug 2019 125,390 miles

mid section exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2018 125,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 124,770 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

mid exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2016 124,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 124,014 miles

Rear Chassis sections corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 123,538 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 123,102 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2013 123,091 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 121,726 miles

Rear sill sections corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 114,650 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 11,846 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 111,843 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 102,630 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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K4 YCM is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K4 YCM, 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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What year was K4 YCM registered?

K4 YCM is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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