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K777 XKB

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,703 mi
Last recorded71,703 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK777 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2017 71,703 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at top suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill full of body filler (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front tyres tappering

Fail 7 Jan 2017 71,693 miles

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat offside (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wornon inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

full exhaust system corroded

nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 29 Jun 2016 71,424 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened cable snapped (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wing to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing behind coil spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condesation inside o/s lense (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres 1.6mm, n/s/r 2mm, o/s/r 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,252 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

baffles loose in n/s centre silencer.

Fail 15 Jun 2015 68,252 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

baffles loose in n/s centre silencer.

Pass 12 Jul 2014 63,285 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 62,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 62,179 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,560 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 59,531 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 57,323 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 54,850 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 52,932 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2009 52,932 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

windscreen washer jet aim poor

Pass 8 Jan 2008 51,142 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 48,700 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 48,693 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 45,230 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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K777 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K777 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.

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K777 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 December 1996.

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