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P644 LWF

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,058 mi
Last recorded117,058 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP644 LWF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 117,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 116,429 miles

Brake lamp bulbs light intensity not matching

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

slight oil leak @ rear diff

Pass 1 Mar 2021 115,789 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F To R (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 115,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F To R (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 115,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F to R (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive R. Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2020 115,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F to R (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive R. Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 113,962 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 112,579 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 111,222 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 111,194 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill repair? (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 110,486 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 109,076 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 107,047 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 107,040 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 104,204 miles

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

o/s/f to n/s/f brake pipes have some corrosion.

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r hubs.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 98,966 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2011 98,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag fault

traction fault

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2011 98,948 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

traction control fault

Pass 27 May 2010 92,748 miles

brake pipes on front cross member have some corrosion.

o/s/f and n/s/f inner tyre edges have some wear.

slight play in n/s/r hub.

Pass 26 May 2009 86,310 miles

brake pipes under radiator have corrosion.

leak on diff.

some play in n/s/r hub.

Fail 20 May 2009 86,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

brake pipes under radiator have corrosion.

leak on diff.

n/s/f floor corroded.

some play in n/s/r hub.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 78,139 miles

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

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

handbrake control difficult to operate to achieve maximum brake effort

Fail 17 Apr 2008 78,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake control difficult to operate to achieve maximum brake effort

Pass 2 Mar 2007 71,656 miles

n/s/f floor has corrosion plus hole

some lift in o/s/f top leg mtg

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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P644 LWF is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P644 LWF, 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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P644 LWF is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 December 1996.

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