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N48 HWP

1996 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,981 mi
Last recorded130,981 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN48 HWP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 130,981 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 127,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 26 Jul 2023 126,690 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 126,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 125,654 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 124,358 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 121,945 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 119,272 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion radiator mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 119,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion radiator mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 115,967 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 115,967 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 114,689 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 114,689 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 112,040 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 112,040 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 109,999 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 109,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 108,235 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 108,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 106,264 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 104,757 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 104,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

REAR brake disks slightly scored + pitted

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

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner shoulder + perishing in tread

Pass 4 Aug 2010 102,559 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 101,106 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 100,471 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/S WASHER JET NOT WORKING PROPERLY

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 100,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/S WASHER JET NOT WORKING PROPERLY

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 98,233 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 89,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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N48 HWP is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N48 HWP, 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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N48 HWP is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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