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P999 BOB

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,445 mi
Last recorded76,445 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 BOB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 76,445 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 76,276 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 76,110 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 76,030 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 75,669 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 75,669 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 75,226 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 75,226 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 74,696 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 74,197 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 73,110 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 72,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight uneven tyre wear

Pass 10 Jun 2016 72,197 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,452 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,494 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,370 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 69,361 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 68,463 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 67,245 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 67,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 65,312 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 63,846 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 62,335 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 60,258 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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P999 BOB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P999 BOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P999 BOB registered?

P999 BOB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is P999 BOB safe to buy?

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