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P730 JRP

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,979 mi
Last recorded99,979 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 JRP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 99,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TOO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 99,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TOO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 99,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

underbody corrosion front to rear

Pass 11 Jun 2018 99,045 miles

"Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components" "Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay"

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2016 98,510 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion REAR LEGS STARTING TO SWELL AND BLISTER (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion LEG STARTING TO SWELL AND BLISTER (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 98,512 miles

General Corrosion On Suspension Components & Underside Of Vehicle.

Headlining In Vehicle Not Secure

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 96,900 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 95,443 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 95,397 miles

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)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Oct 2007 95,395 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 95,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 88,325 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 81,752 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 81,750 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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P730 JRP is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P730 JRP, 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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P730 JRP is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 November 1996.

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