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K88 SPR

1996 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,475 mi
Last recorded79,475 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 SPR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2025 79,475 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog light out

Pass 16 Aug 2023 79,456 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 79,137 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ns os (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 78,954 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 78,733 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 78,218 miles

noise from p.a,s

Fail 26 Sep 2016 78,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wear inner edge

noise from p.a,s

Pass 8 Sep 2015 77,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & wear both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

oil on minimum

Pass 19 Jul 2014 77,252 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 77,198 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 76,966 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,498 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 75,559 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 74,692 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 71,657 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 69,820 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 66,466 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 66,587 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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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K88 SPR is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K88 SPR, 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 K88 SPR registered?

K88 SPR is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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