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P323 GOL

1996 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,283 mi
Last recorded116,283 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP323 GOL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 116,283 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 110,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 110,182 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 109,983 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 109,983 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 102,968 miles

slight end float in rear driveshaft/diff bearings, nearside and offside.

very slight drag on front offside brake.

Fail 5 Feb 2008 102,968 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight end float in rear driveshaft/diff bearings, nearside and offside.

very slight drag on front offside brake.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 88,038 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 78,714 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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P323 GOL is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P323 GOL, 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 P323 GOL registered?

P323 GOL is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 December 1996.

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