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P444 CDM

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

33,191 mi
Last recorded33,191 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP444 CDM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 33,191 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 33,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 28,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not leaking

Offside washer jet partially blocked

long footbrake travel

Pass 20 Jun 2024 27,994 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 27,629 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Diff Has Seepage + Diff Casing Rusty

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering/Suspension Components General Rust

Pass 20 Jun 2022 26,869 miles

Auxiliary Belt Deteriorated, Requires to Change Soon

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff Corroded

Rear Diff Has Seepage

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering/Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2021 26,366 miles

suspension component slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 25,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 11 May 2019 24,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 24,168 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

rear both sides suspension slight play

Pass 5 May 2017 23,348 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 22,441 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 21,083 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 20,814 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Very slight play in the rear hubs

Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,782 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,763 miles

Rear registration plate slightly insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2011 20,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate slightly insecure

Fail 23 Apr 2010 20,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear diff input shaft oil seal slightly leaking.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 20,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear diff input shaft oil seal slightly leaking.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 19,148 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 18,969 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 18,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 18,786 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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P444 CDM is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P444 CDM, 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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P444 CDM is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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