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P720 KET

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,711 mi
Last recorded101,711 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 KET
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 101,711 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 100,847 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 100,169 miles

front n/s floor slight corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2013 99,273 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 99,233 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside and offside front rack ends slight play.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 98,016 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 98,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 96,906 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 95,495 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 93,422 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 93,419 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 91,603 miles

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

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

offside front floor corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2007 89,354 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 87,010 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 86,984 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 84,010 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 83,911 miles

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

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

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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P720 KET is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P720 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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P720 KET is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 October 1996.

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