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P32 AYJ

1996 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

83,589 mi
Last recorded83,589 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 AYJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 83,589 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 82,900 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 82,416 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 82,231 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 80,180 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 79,611 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 78,412 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 78,195 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,838 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 76,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 74,631 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,781 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2013 72,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in both rear wheel hubs/drive shafts.

Pass 18 May 2012 71,269 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 68,497 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 65,908 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 62,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

drivers seat cushion loose

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 1 May 2008 57,878 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,983 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,857 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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P32 AYJ is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P32 AYJ, 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 P32 AYJ registered?

P32 AYJ is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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