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P386 XFX

1996 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,410 mi
Last recorded117,410 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 XFX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 117,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/f (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion notice and advised

Fail 3 Jul 2020 117,408 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/f (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion notice and advised

Pass 11 Jan 2019 116,105 miles

brake pads getting low allround

condensation in osf headlamp

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play osf and nsf shock abs bushes

Fail 9 Jan 2019 116,107 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pads getting low allround

condensation in osf headlamp

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play osf and nsf shock abs bushes

Fail 12 Jul 2018 116,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor directly beneath brake pedal holed and corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2016 115,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near catalitic converter both sides (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front headlamp damp inside

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

park brake only just met requirements

Pass 4 Nov 2015 128,975 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 110,084 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 108,754 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 108,754 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all 4 tyre perished

front floor pan rusty

n/s/r tyre has cut in iner tyre wall but cant see cords

Pass 29 Sep 2012 107,086 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 105,875 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 105,875 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front n/s floor rusty

front o/s floor rusty

front o/s lower ball joint gaiter split

Pass 10 Jun 2010 104,187 miles

both front floor pan (jacking points rusty)

o/s/f lower ball joint gaitor perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2009 103,847 miles

drivers seat belt stalk in poor condition

front floors rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2007 102,724 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 101,041 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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P386 XFX is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P386 XFX, 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 P386 XFX registered?

P386 XFX is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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