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M888 MWJ

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,180 mi
Last recorded71,180 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 MWJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 71,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 70,265 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle underside coated in underseal/waxoil

Pass 27 Jul 2021 68,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge, tread depth ok

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. ok under finger and thumb pressure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge but tread depth ok

inner sills and underside heavily waxed.

Fail 27 Jul 2021 68,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge, tread depth ok

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. ok under finger and thumb pressure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge but tread depth ok

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

inner sills and underside heavily waxed.

Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,484 miles

Nearside Rear sill has slight corrosion inner and outer

Pass 19 Aug 2019 68,449 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 68,377 miles

Front both front tyres lower tread on inside edges

Nearside Rear corrosion on left rear outer sill

brake pipes heavily waxed over

Fail 13 Aug 2018 68,377 miles

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

Front both front tyres lower tread on inside edges

Nearside Rear corrosion on left rear outer sill

brake pipes heavily waxed over

Pass 14 Aug 2017 68,247 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 67,478 miles

all brake pipes heavy wax oil

slight play nsf wheel bearing

Fail 9 Aug 2016 67,478 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill next to rear axle mtg point (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes heavy wax oil

slight play nsf wheel bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 66,516 miles

brake pipes covered with waxoil

n/s & o/s outer sill rusty/weak o/s only just passable

rear brake % low

Pass 12 Aug 2014 65,863 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes waxed

osr sill corroded light

Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,552 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,118 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 63,317 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 62,853 miles

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

light corrosion to brake pipes under radiator

Pass 13 Aug 2009 62,062 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 60,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 58,460 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 54,729 miles

o/s floor corroded not within prescribed area

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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M888 MWJ is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M888 MWJ, 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 M888 MWJ registered?

M888 MWJ is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 November 1996.

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