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M29 SPJ

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,137 mi
Last recorded126,137 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 SPJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2023 126,137 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 124,564 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 122,329 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 122,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 116,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, o/s/f. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 116,437 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f, o/s/f. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s/f, o/s/f. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, o/s/f. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 113,456 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 113,456 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 110,966 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 110,672 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 105,429 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 102,017 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both floor pans are corroded and holed but no in a testable area

Fail 27 Aug 2015 102,017 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both floor pans are corroded and holed but no in a testable area

Pass 20 Aug 2014 98,242 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 93,478 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 Aug 2012 87,574 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 80,536 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 71,490 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 71,487 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 63,151 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,145 miles

both front and offside rear indicator bulbs faded. nearside rear tyre worn near limit.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 45,104 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,446 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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M29 SPJ is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M29 SPJ, 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 M29 SPJ registered?

M29 SPJ is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 October 1996.

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