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P373 MSX

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

109,969 mi
Last recorded109,969 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 MSX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 109,969 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light missing

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight damage to outer sill

Pass 9 Apr 2025 109,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 109,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush worn slightly (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 109,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 109,384 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 108,946 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 108,933 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame attachment brackets offside and nearside corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 108,590 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 107,970 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 107,313 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 106,495 miles

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

all tyres wearing low

front to rears slightly corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 106,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front below radiater (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyres wearing low

front to rears slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 105,893 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 104,315 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 102,486 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 101,854 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 101,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2012 100,944 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 99,638 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 99,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 98,316 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 97,081 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 95,364 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 95,110 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 93,445 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 92,983 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 92,983 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corrodded

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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P373 MSX is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P373 MSX, 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 P373 MSX registered?

P373 MSX is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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