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N100 OOL

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,120 mi
Last recorded46,120 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 OOL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 46,120 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 49,094 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 49,075 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 49,322 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 48,841 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 48,171 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 48,169 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,506 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front floor excessively corroded outwith prescribed area

offside front floor slightly corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 45,222 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front floor excessively corroded outwith prescribed area

offside front floor slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,799 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 44,501 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 44,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,476 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 44,192 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 44,192 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 42,399 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 40,382 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 40,381 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 40,134 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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N100 OOL is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OOL, 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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N100 OOL is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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