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P950 HKL

1996 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,864 mi
Last recorded16,864 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 HKL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 16,864 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 16,810 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 15,113 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 13,020 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 12,814 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 12,814 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 12,690 miles

Offside Front Lower inner wheel arch corrosion chalked

Offside Front corrosion behind subframe on turret

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 12,582 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 12,582 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 12,041 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded and holed

Pass 23 Aug 2017 11,590 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 11,590 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front brake pipes corroded (under radiator) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 10,858 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 10,858 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 8,912 miles

both front floors corroded

both rear shock bushes have split dust covers

Pass 28 Aug 2014 5,988 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 4,924 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 4,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 2,004 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2011 89,110 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 89,110 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 86,695 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 84,509 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 84,508 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 83,235 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 82,246 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 82,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 80,312 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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P950 HKL is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P950 HKL, 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 P950 HKL registered?

P950 HKL is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is P950 HKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P950 HKL shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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