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P957 XGT

1996 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,531 mi
Last recorded90,531 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 XGT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 90,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 87,474 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 87,474 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 84,217 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 84,217 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 83,280 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general underside corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2021 83,266 miles

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

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general under side corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2020 81,532 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 81,532 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 79,918 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 78,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 76,688 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 2 Nov 2016 75,562 miles

o/s and n/s sills rear end rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2015 73,972 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 70,700 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 69,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake pipe unions slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 69,395 miles

Rear brake pipe unions slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 67,807 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,536 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,460 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 62,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 58,366 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 56,298 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 52,814 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 50,017 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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P957 XGT is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P957 XGT, 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 P957 XGT registered?

P957 XGT is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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