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K8 XKS

1996 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,469 mi
Last recorded120,469 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 XKS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 120,469 miles

Air bag light "on"

Crack in windscreen

Pass 11 May 2011 120,108 miles

Front tyre treads showing signs of age,tread perished.

Pass 7 May 2010 119,381 miles

Windscreen cracked

Fail 4 May 2010 119,362 miles

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

Windscreen cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2009 117,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

small cut in n/s rear outer side wall!

Pass 9 May 2008 115,179 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 115,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XKS is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K8 XKS registered?

K8 XKS is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is K8 XKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 XKS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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