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P754 YGC

1996 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,035 mi
Last recorded146,035 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP754 YGC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 146,035 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 145,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear sills/chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear beam bushes poor location,rear hubs slight play

Fail 28 Sep 2021 145,465 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch area rotted past prior repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear sills/chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear beam bushes poor location,rear hubs slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2020 144,679 miles

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

slight play in rear suspension rose bush (both sides)

underside of vehicle covered in sealant

Pass 18 Sep 2019 142,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing behind shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear inner/outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

no visible headlamp self level/wash operation

underbody/suspension sealant applied,unable to assess some areas

Fail 17 Sep 2019 142,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing behind shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear inner/outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

no visible headlamp self level/wash operation

underbody/suspension sealant applied,unable to assess some areas

Pass 24 Sep 2018 140,820 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corrosion

headlamp wash inop

mirror adjuster fault

o/s/f bottom balljoint lift

oil leak aircon area

rear sills,front floor prior repairs,underbody floor/suspension/rear inner sills/inner wings-corrosion,sealant applied,unable to assess some areas

Pass 11 Sep 2017 138,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

headlamp washers appear inop,o/s mirror adjuster inop

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f bottom balljoint lift

oil leak aircon pump area

underbody floor/chassis/sills corroded/sealant applied,unable to properly assess condition

Fail 4 Sep 2017 138,758 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill prior repair tack welded/rotted thru (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

headlamp washers appear inop,o/s mirror adjuster inop

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f bottom balljoint lift

oil leak aircon pump area

underbody floor/chassis/sills corroded/sealant applied,unable to properly assess condition

Pass 25 Aug 2016 136,734 miles

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

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

sills, chassis, floor corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 136,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

sills, chassis, floor corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 135,365 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 133,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 133,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 123,563 miles

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 123,563 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 122,694 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 122,694 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 117,989 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 117,989 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 113,660 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 110,779 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 108,167 miles

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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P754 YGC is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P754 YGC, 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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What year was P754 YGC registered?

P754 YGC is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 13 December 1996.

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