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K8 WOF

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,389 mi
Last recorded54,389 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 WOF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 54,389 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 54,245 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 54,228 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 54,137 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 53,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 53,840 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Dust cover slightly damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 53,339 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,886 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 52,264 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,673 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,658 miles

Front rollbar bushes have slight play.

Note. underbody been recently undersealed.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,065 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 47,239 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 45,872 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,872 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,164 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 44,164 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,660 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,886 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,339 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 36,122 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WOF is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WOF, 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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K8 WOF is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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