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KOP 519

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

51,332 mi
Last recorded51,332 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOP 519
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 51,332 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))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 51,119 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,721 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,518 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,477 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 50,377 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,314 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,079 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 49,737 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 49,266 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,378 miles

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

slight play in rear suspension

Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,449 miles

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

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

front balljoint nyloc nut just engaged

slight play in rear suspension

Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,666 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,109 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 40,106 miles

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

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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KOP 519 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KOP 519, 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 KOP 519 registered?

KOP 519 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is KOP 519 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOP 519 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KOP 519 have outstanding finance?

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