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P411 BAP

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,238 mi
Last recorded37,238 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP411 BAP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 37,238 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Offside Nearside (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 36,584 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 35,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 34,972 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

wind screen washer not working suspect frozen

Pass 16 Dec 2021 34,277 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy use off under seal under vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2020 33,619 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 33,608 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 33,526 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 32,774 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wesaring slightly inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2015 31,545 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 31,545 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2014 29,048 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

hazard switch sticking slightly

Pass 28 May 2013 28,217 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 27,627 miles

rear exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 18 May 2011 25,958 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2010 24,089 miles

slight play in offside bottom ball joint

Pass 21 May 2009 21,755 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,908 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 20,483 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 20,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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P411 BAP is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P411 BAP, 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 P411 BAP registered?

P411 BAP is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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