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P33 XKB

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,710 mi
Last recorded131,710 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 131,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & outer sidewall slightly cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & outer sidewall slightly cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Some rust bubbles appearing at rear ends of outer sill areas

Fail 3 Aug 2016 131,710 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes at front crossmember under radiator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & outer sidewall slightly cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & outer sidewall slightly cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Some rust bubbles appearing at rear ends of outer sill areas

Pass 1 Aug 2012 130,036 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 130,025 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 127,992 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

both rear subframe bushes deteriating

nearside front upper inner suspension arm has play,just passed mot

rear shocks noisey

Pass 6 Jun 2007 101,693 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 101,693 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion and holed areas to vehicle

Pass 3 Jan 2006 96,029 miles

Front number plate cracked. † †Rear tyres very close to legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth.

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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P33 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P33 XKB, 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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P33 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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