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P373 RYL

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,947 mi
Last recorded99,947 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 99,947 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 94,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2009 94,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 85,787 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 85,774 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 70,815 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads appear to be getting low

n/s front indicator faded

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

oil leak rear axle

Fail 3 May 2007 70,815 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads appear to be getting low

n/s front indicator faded

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

oil leak rear axle

Pass 28 Apr 2006 57,732 miles

N/s/f & N/s/r tyre cut on side walls but not down to cords

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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 RYL is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc 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 P373 RYL, 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 P373 RYL registered?

P373 RYL is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P373 RYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P373 RYL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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