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K800 XKB

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,685 mi
Last recorded93,685 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK800 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 93,685 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 93,419 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 93,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush on limit (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 92,701 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 92,062 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 92,062 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 91,040 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,501 miles

Front a/r/b D bushes worn

Rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2018 89,406 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Front a/r/b D bushes worn

Nearside Rear outersill corroded

Rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,115 miles

Front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

o/s and n/s outersills corroded at rear

o/s/r and n/s/r brake hoses ferrules corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 86,672 miles

corrosion evident on rear of outersills

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate marked/delaminating

Pass 13 Feb 2015 83,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion evident on o/s/r and n/s/r outersills

power steering resivoir damp/oily

Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,876 miles

front a.r.b D bushes worn

Pass 19 Feb 2013 78,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake hoses - ferrules corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2013 78,134 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake hoses - ferrules corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 74,817 miles

front a.r.b "D"bushes worn

front and rear brake hoses - ferrules corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f a.r.b linkrods have play in joints

Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,012 miles

front and rear brake hoses - ferrules corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 70,612 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 70,609 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 69,711 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 68,530 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 67,218 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 67,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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K800 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K800 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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K800 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 December 1996.

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The MOT history for K800 XKB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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