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P383 DUD

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,290 mi
Last recorded64,290 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 DUD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 64,290 miles

Suspension components corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 63,604 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 62,926 miles

Front steering rack internals creaking under load

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 61,208 miles

Rear subframe corroded

creeking sound from steering rack inner parts no excessive play or leakage

testable components corroded but not a failure

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2019 61,114 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 60,832 miles

Both sides; front to rear brake pipes corroded, not considered excessive

Front seat belt prescribed areas ( both sills) corroded, not considered excessive

Nearside parking brake effort low, not considered excessively low & total efficiency right on 16% limit

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear sub-frame mounting prescribed areas corroded, not considered excessive

Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,379 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 60,379 miles

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

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

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 has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 60,020 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 May 2013 60,020 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,869 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

badge on bonnet covered

Pass 27 May 2009 57,170 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 54,062 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 51,200 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 49,283 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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P383 DUD is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P383 DUD, 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 P383 DUD registered?

P383 DUD is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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