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K8 WEG

1996 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,315 mi
Last recorded81,315 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 WEG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 81,315 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 81,084 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 81,028 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 80,730 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 80,399 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 79,903 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 79,627 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 79,147 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 77,827 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 76,883 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 75,097 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 75,097 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 73,497 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 73,497 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,274 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 71,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 65,894 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,513 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 58,361 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 58,329 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Jun 2006 51,743 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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K8 WEG is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 K8 WEG, 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 WEG registered?

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

Is K8 WEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 WEG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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