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P445 MRO

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,119 mi
Last recorded115,119 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 MRO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 115,119 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 113,089 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 111,869 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 109,585 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 108,083 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 107,888 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 105,290 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 105,290 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 104,123 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 103,079 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 102,270 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 101,464 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 99,401 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 97,841 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 96,297 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 94,070 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 92,237 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 87,695 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 81,449 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 81,314 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 81,270 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside and nearside front tyres close to legal limit and advise wheel alignment

Pass 21 Jun 2008 73,462 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 69,664 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2007 69,664 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2006 61,447 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 61,382 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber split

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 6 Oct 2005 52,667 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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P445 MRO is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P445 MRO, 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 P445 MRO registered?

P445 MRO is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is P445 MRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P445 MRO shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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