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P391 BPC

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,663 mi
Last recorded132,663 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 BPC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 132,663 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 132,663 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 130,457 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 118,809 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 108,267 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 106,904 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 98,315 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 98,315 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 85,621 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 75,055 miles

both sides rear coil springs surface rust appearing

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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P391 BPC is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P391 BPC, 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 P391 BPC registered?

P391 BPC is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P391 BPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P391 BPC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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