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N490 YRW

1996 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,295 mi
Last recorded102,295 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 YRW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 102,295 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter slight leak from joint

corrsion under body & components

Fail 7 Sep 2017 102,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter slight leak from joint

corrsion under body & components

Pass 4 Nov 2014 101,620 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 3 Nov 2014 101,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear floor rusting

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,127 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 90,204 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 85,746 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Sep 2011 85,742 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Apr 2010 76,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 76,176 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 70,070 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 63,330 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 63,330 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 56,655 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 50,278 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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N490 YRW is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N490 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.

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What year was N490 YRW registered?

N490 YRW is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N490 YRW safe to buy?

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