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N302 XDU

1996 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

88,511 mi
Last recorded88,511 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN302 XDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 88,511 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 88,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 87,068 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 87,068 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 84,245 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 84,245 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

noisy catalytic converter

Fail 7 May 2013 80,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre cracking on inner egde servicable at present

Pass 7 May 2013 80,008 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking on inner egde servicable at present

Pass 20 Apr 2012 77,498 miles

n/s/f sidewall som cracking serviceable at present

os amd ns rear tyre some cracking bu serviceable at present

Fail 20 Apr 2012 77,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f sidewall som cracking serviceable at present

os amd ns rear tyre some cracking bu serviceable at present

Fail 14 Apr 2011 74,744 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 74,744 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 72,076 miles

exhaust system corroded.

offside and nearside front anti-roll bar links worn.

Fail 9 Nov 2009 72,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded.

offside and nearside front anti-roll bar links worn.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 69,612 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pads wear indicators broken

Fail 30 Jan 2008 69,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pads wear indicators broken

corrosion to offside front floor

nearside front tyre low in pressure.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 67,636 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N302 XDU is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N302 XDU, 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 N302 XDU registered?

N302 XDU is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N302 XDU safe to buy?

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