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P611 BPG

1996 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

136,263 mi
Last recorded136,263 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP611 BPG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 136,263 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor/Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security By spring mount (Heavily corroded) Chassis Rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor/Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security By Spring Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 136,169 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2025 136,169 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 135,961 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 135,697 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 135,681 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 135,629 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 135,271 miles

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and both inner sills

Pass 10 Jan 2020 133,487 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 133,413 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill damaged

offside outer sill damaged

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 128,178 miles

Offside Front washer not working

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake effort close to limits

signs of corrosion to o/s/ front to rear brake pipe

signs of corrosion to o/s/r chassis near suspension mount

Pass 4 Jan 2018 125,734 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 121,995 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 120,388 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 117,437 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 107,214 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 96,412 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 87,729 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 82,134 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 778,125 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 65,929 miles

corrosion to n/s/f floorpan - not within 30cm

Fail 5 Sep 2008 65,929 miles

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

corrosion to n/s/f floorpan - not within 30cm

Pass 9 Oct 2007 63,568 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 61,659 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 61,637 miles

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

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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P611 BPG is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P611 BPG, 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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P611 BPG is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 December 1996.

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