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P977 ODA

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,189 mi
Last recorded76,189 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 ODA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 76,189 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 75,825 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 75,811 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE LEADING THROUGH INNER ARCH ON N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE LEADING THROUGH INNER ARCH ON O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive GEARBOX SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,422 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 71,010 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,062 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 57,143 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 51,578 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 51,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 45,063 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 45,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,847 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,339 miles

both front tyres worn on the edge.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 33,739 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 32,987 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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P977 ODA is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 P977 ODA, 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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P977 ODA is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 October 1996.

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