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N100 CEL

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,317 mi
Last recorded123,317 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 CEL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 123,317 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine fault warning light on

front o/s,n/s and rear o/s tyres perished on outer side walls

some end float in rear drive shafts

Pass 28 Apr 2011 122,590 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres perished on outer side walls

some end float in rear drive shafts

Pass 6 Dec 2007 121,589 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 121,236 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 121,213 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N100 CEL is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N100 CEL, 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 N100 CEL registered?

N100 CEL is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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