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P945 XAT

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,771 mi
Last recorded87,771 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP945 XAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 87,771 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 87,056 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 86,982 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 86,136 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 85,167 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 84,010 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 82,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 82,509 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick seized in the calipers (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick seized in the brake calipers (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 80,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2016 78,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn or inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Behind subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 75,127 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 75,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 72,267 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,595 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 66,382 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 66,358 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 62,870 miles

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

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)

nearside front floor pan corroded

offside front floor pan corroded

rear brake pads look low

Pass 15 Sep 2008 59,551 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside floor pan

Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,306 miles

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

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 24 Sep 2007 56,305 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2006 50,172 miles

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

slight movement in steering rack

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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P945 XAT is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 P945 XAT, 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 P945 XAT registered?

P945 XAT is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P945 XAT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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