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N453 YRW

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,748 mi
Last recorded81,748 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN453 YRW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 81,748 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 79,621 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 79,202 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 77,093 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 76,526 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 76,209 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 75,984 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,030 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 73,183 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 73,182 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2011 68,988 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 63,944 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 57,875 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 57,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 52,826 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 52,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 47,076 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 41,982 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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N453 YRW is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N453 YRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N453 YRW?

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What year was N453 YRW registered?

N453 YRW is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N453 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N453 YRW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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