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P940 MKJ

1996 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

109,142 mi
Last recorded109,142 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 MKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 109,142 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 108,832 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 108,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded above sub frame ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2020 108,268 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all indicators lights not working when headlights are turned on (4.4.3 (b))

Central Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central Front Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam switch not working (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam switch not working (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded above sub frame ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2016 108,244 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 108,244 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 108,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe small hole /slightly blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut but not down to cord

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 108,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 100,958 miles

inner rack ball joints have slight play

off side rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 29 Sep 2014 100,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

inner rack ball joints have slight play

off side rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 29 Aug 2013 93,816 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 93,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2012 91,341 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 87,154 miles

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

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)

various points of corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2011 87,145 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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)

various points of corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2010 85,237 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 85,237 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 80,258 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 80,258 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)

o/s floor corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,957 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 front floor pans corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2007 66,887 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 66,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 59,554 miles

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

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

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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P940 MKJ is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P940 MKJ, 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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P940 MKJ is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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