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P942 HAW

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,444 mi
Last recorded113,444 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 HAW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 113,444 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 113,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Steering has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 27 Apr 2022 112,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front sill corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 112,176 miles

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

Offside front inner tie rod play

Pass 26 Jun 2019 112,040 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 112,030 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2018 112,030 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure Lower bolt insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure Lower bolt insecure (2.7.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Faulty switch (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2017 111,912 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 111,885 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Behind front sub frame in offside inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind front sub frame in nearside inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake pipe corroded behind front sub frame in front inner arch

Offside sill corroded

Slight play in offside front inner tie rod

Pass 9 Jun 2016 111,658 miles

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

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroded

sills corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 111,408 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 111,408 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 111,183 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2014 111,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2013 110,606 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 110,275 miles

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

o/s/r + n/s/r chassis corroded near rear sub frame

Fail 16 May 2012 110,275 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

o/s/r + n/s/r chassis corroded near rear sub frame

Pass 17 May 2011 109,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (not classed as main tread)

nearside headlamp aim is at highest level limit

power steering rack damp

various oil leaks

Pass 15 Apr 2010 108,376 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 106,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 106,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 101,247 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on the inner edge .

Brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion .

Underside of vehicle corroded .

Pass 5 May 2007 95,490 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 95,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

hood insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2006 92,356 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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P942 HAW is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P942 HAW, 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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P942 HAW is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 October 1996.

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