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P351 PLN

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

138,545 mi
Last recorded138,545 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 PLN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 138,545 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 138,545 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 135,524 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 132,721 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 128,628 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 128,387 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 128,110 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 127,798 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 127,533 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 127,532 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 127,089 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2015 126,547 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 124,950 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 124,337 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 124,175 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

hazzard switch sticking

Pass 19 Apr 2012 124,175 miles

hazzard switch sticking

Fail 2 Apr 2012 124,147 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 122,817 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 110,215 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion starting in n/s/r and o/s/r chassis around a frame mountings,signs of corrosion starting in o/and n/s front lower chassis around front suspension rear mountings

Pass 20 Apr 2010 110,215 miles

corrosion starting in n/s/r and o/s/r chassis around a frame mountings,signs of corrosion starting in o/and n/s front lower chassis around front suspension rear mountings

Pass 9 Mar 2009 95,260 miles

BOTH FRONT FLOORS ARE BADLY CORRODED BUT NOT IN A PROSCRIBED AREA. CORROSION STARTING IN REAR CHASSIS.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 87,434 miles

Advise... Corrosion developing in O/S/R & N/S/R chassis

Advise...N/S/F & O/S/F Floor pan corroded & holed

Fail 12 Mar 2008 87,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Advise... Corrosion developing in O/S/R & N/S/R chassis

Advise... O/S/R Tyre worn down to legal limit of 1.6mm

Advise...N/S/F & O/S/F Floor pan corroded & holed

Pass 16 Mar 2007 79,707 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 72,286 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 72,286 miles

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

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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P351 PLN is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P351 PLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P351 PLN registered?

P351 PLN is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P351 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P351 PLN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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