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P344 NOP

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,834 mi
Last recorded127,834 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 NOP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 127,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 127,702 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease requires clean off and clean up as corrosion visable through grease

inner sills scabby

Fail 3 Jun 2017 127,699 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear,insecure at front clip behind inner wheel arch (3.6.B.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed within prescribed area,seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes covered in grease requires clean off and clean up as corrosion visable through grease

inner sills scabby

Fail 25 Nov 2016 127,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wewaring thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

head liner insecure from roof

Pass 28 Aug 2012 122,309 miles

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

all prescribed areas under suspension steering brakes and seat belts corroded will require further investigation

nearside front headlamp has condensation

nearside rear outer sill to wheel arch corroded

offside rear brake pipe mounting clip deteriorated

offside rear outer sill to inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2012 122,305 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)

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

all prescribed areas under suspension steering brakes and seat belts corroded will require further investigation

nearside front headlamp has condensation

nearside rear outer sill to wheel arch corroded

offside rear brake pipe mounting clip deteriorated

offside rear outer sill to inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 120,220 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 120,215 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 117,618 miles

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

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

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

o/s outer sill rust and weak

Pass 22 Jun 2009 115,824 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 114,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f floor corroded but not holed

Pass 25 Jun 2007 111,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 108,517 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 108,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P344 NOP is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P344 NOP, 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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P344 NOP is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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