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P389 CSB

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,477 mi
Last recorded51,477 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 CSB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 51,477 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 50,557 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 50,215 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 50,173 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 49,486 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,934 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,131 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers door card missing

Fail 17 Mar 2014 48,101 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers door card missing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,729 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,204 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 46,611 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,653 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 44,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 39,006 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 39,006 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 37,739 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 36,876 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,876 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,841 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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P389 CSB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P389 CSB, 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 P389 CSB registered?

P389 CSB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P389 CSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 CSB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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