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K888 JMF

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,259 mi
Last recorded153,259 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 JMF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2015 153,259 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened parking brake cable (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fog light switch slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2014 153,236 miles

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

Offside Front 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 26 Aug 2014 153,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 May 2013 150,291 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

near side and off side outer sills corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 147,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear discs rusting/exhaust system rusting/brake pipes rusting/extensive rusting throughout underside of vehicle/

Fail 7 Jun 2012 147,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear discs rusting/exhaust system rusting/brake pipes rusting/extensive rusting throughout underside of vehicle/

Pass 27 Jul 2009 143,480 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 143,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 123,257 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 123,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 115,216 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 115,216 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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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K888 JMF is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K888 JMF, 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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K888 JMF is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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