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P938 NLE

1996 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,908 mi
Last recorded108,908 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 NLE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 108,908 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2026 108,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 108,644 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s strengthening bars (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 108,345 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s body floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp o/s and n/s (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s strengthening bars corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all 4 lower (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to rear frame and steering suspension and braking components

Pass 2 Jun 2023 108,289 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s body floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe front mount area o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion to steering suspension and braking components and subframe

Pass 7 Jun 2022 108,239 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 108,085 miles

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

rear chassis and frame corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2020 107,884 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 12 Jun 2019 107,422 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear chassis corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2019 107,421 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear chassis corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 106,731 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 106,731 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 105,349 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 103,557 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 101,795 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn inner edge & worn to 2mm across central section

Part of front panel under valance damaged/missing

Some harshness in N/S/F Hub bearing

Pass 10 Dec 2013 100,042 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn 2-3mm

Some corrosion developing in N/S outer sill at rear

some harshness in N/S/F hub bearing when rotated

Pass 6 Dec 2012 97,152 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 94,031 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 94,031 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 89,468 miles

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

corrosion in front floor both sides

Pass 4 Nov 2009 84,704 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge,corrosion in o/s and n/s front floor.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 80,002 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge,n/s/f fulcrum bearings worn.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 74,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear tyres wearing low 3mm.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 68,970 miles

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

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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P938 NLE is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P938 NLE, 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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P938 NLE is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 December 1996.

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