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P760 LRX

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,917 mi
Last recorded127,917 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP760 LRX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 127,917 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 126,869 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 124,991 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 124,597 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 124,576 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 122,337 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 121,315 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 119,566 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 116,344 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 114,112 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 112,924 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear sill sections

Extensive underbody repairs

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

General corrosion to underbody

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear subframe corroded

Slight play offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Fail 27 Apr 2011 112,924 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear sill sections

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

Extensive underbody repairs

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

General corrosion to underbody

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear subframe corroded

Slight play offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 12,500 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 122,629 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 122,538 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/r rear sill rusted

Fail 16 Oct 2008 121,845 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

some heavy under body and rear suspension component corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2007 115,052 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 115,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 112,266 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 112,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 96,460 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
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P760 LRX is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P760 LRX, 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 P760 LRX registered?

P760 LRX is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 October 1996.

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