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P269 TDW

1996 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

104,435 mi
Last recorded104,435 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 TDW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 104,435 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under car heavily under sealed

Fail 17 Sep 2025 104,407 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 100,631 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 99,366 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 98,192 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 97,168 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 95,698 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,238 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 28 Sep 2018 93,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,171 miles

Both front tyres perishing outer sidewalls

Slight play in offside front inner steering arm joint (s)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,666 miles

Both front tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 28 Oct 2015 89,008 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 88,879 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 87,357 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 85,397 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 84,182 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge (offside very close to legal limit).

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)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked and worn very close to legal limit.

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,803 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 81,803 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,068 miles

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

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

Some areas of the vehicles structure are starting to show signs of corrosion

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Mar 2010 79,028 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 77,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 74,611 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 73,361 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 69,410 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 69,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 65,283 miles

both front floor sections corroded

exhaust corroded

front & rear pads 70 % worn approx

rear brake discs pitted

slight play in steering rack

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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P269 TDW is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P269 TDW, 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

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What year was P269 TDW registered?

P269 TDW is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P269 TDW safe to buy?

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