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P278 SVX

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,610 mi
Last recorded99,610 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 SVX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 99,610 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 97,673 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 93,936 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 89,269 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both bsides (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mountings both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 87,253 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 82,520 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 80,268 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 78,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 76,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 72,833 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 67,260 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 62,391 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,250 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 53,275 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 47,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f lower swivel joint rubber split

o/s/f/floor pan has corrosion not within prescribed area

Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,711 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 42,694 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,906 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 40,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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P278 SVX is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P278 SVX, 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 P278 SVX registered?

P278 SVX is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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