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P353 MLO

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,700 mi
Last recorded90,700 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP353 MLO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 90,700 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside and nearside floor sections repaired with rivets and sealer.

Fail 10 Jul 2019 90,700 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside and nearside floor sections repaired with rivets and sealer.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,642 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both rear outer (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

offside and nearside front floor pan areas have been repaired using rivets and sealer

vehicle has some corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2018 89,642 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both rear outer (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

offside and nearside front floor pan areas have been repaired using rivets and sealer

vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2017 85,043 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off-side front and near-side front floor pans corroded [outside criteria]

Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,703 miles

off side parking brake effort low

Fail 13 Apr 2016 79,651 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

off side parking brake effort low

Pass 6 May 2015 75,536 miles

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 28 Apr 2015 75,536 miles

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

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

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2014 72,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 72,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 72,522 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 71,999 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 69,593 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 69,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 61,424 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 57,608 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 57,569 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2006 53,678 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 53,644 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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P353 MLO is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P353 MLO, 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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P353 MLO is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 October 1996.

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