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P274 DUD

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

25,903 mi
Last recorded25,903 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 DUD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 25,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 25,714 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 24,896 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 24,011 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 23,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 21,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 21,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 20,324 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 19,549 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 19,549 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 18,536 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 17,907 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 16,896 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 16,115 miles

Floor O/S/R damaged been grounded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,912 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,214 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 13,046 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 12,048 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 10,987 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 10,498 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 9,216 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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P274 DUD is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P274 DUD, 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 P274 DUD registered?

P274 DUD is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P274 DUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P274 DUD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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