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P717 KET

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,502 mi
Last recorded146,502 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 KET
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 146,502 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 144,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight underside corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2018 143,269 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 141,485 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 141,002 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 141,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 138,447 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 138,447 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 124,825 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 124,709 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 124,613 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 124,554 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2011 124,484 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 124,376 miles

o/s and n/s rear chassis flakeing

Pass 9 Oct 2009 122,083 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 121,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 119,636 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front down pipe has a slight blow

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Nov 2007 111,051 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv. rear brake flexy hose ferrules

Fail 20 Nov 2007 111,051 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv. rear brake flexy hose ferrules

Pass 17 Nov 2006 103,223 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 95,792 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 95,792 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 95,763 miles

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

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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P717 KET 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 69.6%.

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 P717 KET, 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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P717 KET is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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