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K8 MXH

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,204 mi
Last recorded101,204 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 MXH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 101,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 101,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 101,051 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 97,001 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2016 97,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2016 96,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear sill corroded,

oil stains all over engine.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 89,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in o/s/f wheel beraings

Pass 29 Jun 2015 89,630 miles

play in o/s/f wheel beraings

Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,849 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 81,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 68,362 miles

offside rear tyre deteriated

Pass 17 Jan 2011 64,833 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 60,959 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 60,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 56,719 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 51,198 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 44,301 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 44,288 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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K8 MXH is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K8 MXH, 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 K8 MXH registered?

K8 MXH is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 December 1996.

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