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P93 DBV

1996 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,450 mi
Last recorded98,450 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP93 DBV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 98,450 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 98,770 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 97,970 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 97,970 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 96,383 miles

rear parking and service brake passed on limit

under vehicle covered by substance unable to check properly- n/s/r tyre wearing low

x2 rear wheel bearings slight play - rear bumper secured by tape

Fail 29 Feb 2016 96,383 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion o/s/f arch (6.1.C.1)

Body has slight corrosion o/s/f arch (6.1.B.2)

rear parking and service brake passed on limit

under vehicle covered by substance unable to check properly- n/s/r tyre wearing low

x2 rear wheel bearings slight play - rear bumper secured by tape

Pass 18 Dec 2014 95,437 miles

Front No plate cracked.

N/S/R + O/S/R suspension mounting area rusting.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 95,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Front No plate cracked.

N/S/R + O/S/R suspension mounting area rusting.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 92,385 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s/r chassis surface corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2013 92,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

n/s and o/s/r chassis surface corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2012 87,365 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to rear inner sills,rear chassis legs and front floor pan

o/s and n/s front lower wishbone bushes deteriorated

slight binding rear brakes

slight play n/s upper wishbone bushes

Fail 12 Oct 2012 87,357 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to rear inner sills,rear chassis legs and front floor pan

o/s and n/s front lower wishbone bushes deteriorated

slight binding rear brakes

slight play n/s upper wishbone bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2011 85,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

corrosion to front o/s and n/s floor pan

corrosion to n/s rear floor pan by suspension mounting

front reg plate damaged

slight binding o/s front brake

Pass 17 Sep 2010 83,989 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 82,476 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 80,587 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 78,385 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 75,143 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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P93 DBV is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P93 DBV, 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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P93 DBV is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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