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P774 ENH

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,568 mi
Last recorded90,568 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP774 ENH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 90,568 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

underside corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2025 90,480 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 90,424 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 16 May 2023 90,367 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 29 Mar 2022 90,271 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 90,031 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 89,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 89,599 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 89,419 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 89,105 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s reading low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 88,997 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 88,823 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,738 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 85,847 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 3 Sep 2012 85,726 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 83,291 miles

Engine management warns of a fault.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 78,605 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 73,002 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 71,221 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 71,221 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 67,967 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 65,308 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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P774 ENH is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P774 ENH, 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 P774 ENH registered?

P774 ENH is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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