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P374 PKL

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,736 mi
Last recorded85,736 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP374 PKL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 85,736 miles

All four brake discs are slightly corroded

Nearside headlamp has condensation

The entire exhaust is corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2016 85,736 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All four brake discs are slightly corroded

Nearside headlamp has condensation

The entire exhaust is corroded

Unable to conduct the emissions test due to heavy exhaust leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 84,644 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 84,531 miles

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

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

Both Headlamps have condensation

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 76,051 miles

front metal brake pipe under radiator corroded.exhaust heavily corroded & blowing slightly.rear chassis rails starting too corrode.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 75,181 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 23 Oct 2009 75,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 6 Mar 2009 75,083 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 97,153 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 97,153 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 65,900 miles

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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P374 PKL is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P374 PKL, 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 P374 PKL registered?

P374 PKL is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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