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P447 EUK

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,829 mi
Last recorded73,829 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 EUK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 73,829 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 72,951 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 72,302 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 71,809 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 70,083 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill/lower arch area corroded

Offside Rear outer sill/lower arch area corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 68,731 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2016 67,666 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 66,516 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 64,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 60,367 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear sills starting to corrode

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 60,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear sills starting to corrode

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,609 miles

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

both rear chassis legs slightly corroded by subframe mounts

Fail 22 Apr 2013 53,604 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

both rear chassis legs slightly corroded by subframe mounts

Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,579 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 46,566 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,264 miles

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Nov 2009 46,147 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 46,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight movement in both rear outer hub/knuckles.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 44,921 miles

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

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

rear suspension coil springs rusty

slight play to n/s/r wheel bearing

some corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis sections

Fail 31 Oct 2007 44,918 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear suspension coil springs rusty

rear tyre pressures low

slight play to n/s/r wheel bearing

some corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis sections

Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,802 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 34,013 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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P447 EUK is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P447 EUK, 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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P447 EUK is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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