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P961 TFL

1996 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,373 mi
Last recorded136,373 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 TFL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 136,373 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 136,201 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 135,865 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 135,080 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack at column joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 May 2021 135,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack at column joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 134,026 miles

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

Nearside Front marker lamp not working

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working

Pass 25 Jul 2018 133,034 miles

Nearside Front Side marker light not working

Fail 20 Jul 2018 133,034 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Under radiator (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side marker light not working

body under car show signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2017 132,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt also has very slight play. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 132,119 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 130,977 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 128,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Aug 2014 128,802 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Sep 2013 127,096 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 127,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 124,317 miles

rust on rear chassis and subframe both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2011 122,510 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 26 Aug 2010 120,415 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 120,384 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 119,196 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 117,130 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 116,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 115,033 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 115,033 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 105,959 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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P961 TFL is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Grey 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 P961 TFL, 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 P961 TFL registered?

P961 TFL is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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