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RGK 42P

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

134,334 mi
Last recorded134,334 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGK 42P
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 134,334 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 133,142 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 132,022 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 131,955 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 130,993 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 130,293 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 130,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 129,809 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 128,517 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 128,517 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 126,371 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 126,187 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 126,066 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 125,239 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 124,827 miles

both outer sills corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2012 123,547 miles

corrosion holes n/s/f floor not in prescribed area

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2012 123,547 miles

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

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion holes n/s/f floor not in prescribed area

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2011 121,984 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 116,250 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 116,241 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 112,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid level low

fluid leak rear axle area

rot setting n/s front floor

Fail 22 Apr 2009 112,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid level low

fluid leak rear axle area

rot setting n/s front floor

Pass 14 Jan 2008 106,979 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 106,968 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 97,596 miles

N/S/H/LAMP POOR PATTERN WITHIN LIMITS T/O/TEST

Fail 1 Aug 2006 97,591 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

F/DISCS WORN UNABLE TO VIEW F/REAR PADS CORROSION STARTING BOTH REAR BOX SECTIONS ALSO O/S/F/FLOOR TREAT ASAP

Pass 26 Jul 2005 87,893 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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RGK 42P is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RGK 42P, 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 RGK 42P registered?

RGK 42P is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is RGK 42P safe to buy?

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