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P265 JKE

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,271 mi
Last recorded168,271 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 JKE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2011 168,271 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

condensation nearside headlight

hand brake warning light notlighting up when hand brake is applyed

movement in rear wheel bearings/suspension

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside and nearside front floor pans corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 158,335 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

handbrake warning light dont light up when handbrake is applyed

nearside front floor pan corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2009 151,949 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 148,682 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

movement rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Sep 2006 144,451 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

movement rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Sep 2005 133,365 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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P265 JKE is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P265 JKE, 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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P265 JKE is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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