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TBK 552

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

137,485 mi
Last recorded137,485 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBK 552
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 137,485 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 137,139 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 136,616 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 136,614 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 135,601 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 135,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 134,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 133,013 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 133,000 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 129,018 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

corrosion at rear os suspension brace bracket

nsf seat not tilting with release lever

park brake recorded 16%---min is 16% early attention advised

slight corrosion starting in rear outer sill panels

slight play detected in front roll bar inner bushes

wiring to osf brake pad warning damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2016 129,005 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

corrosion at rear os suspension brace bracket

corrosion in osf floor at body cross brace mounting

nsf seat not tilting with release lever

park brake recorded 16%---min is 16% early attention advised

slight corrosion starting in rear outer sill panels

slight play detected in front roll bar inner bushes

wiring to osf brake pad warning damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2015 124,914 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 124,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 116,068 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 108,330 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 104,251 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 104,251 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 101,558 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

drivers door card loose

Fail 21 Nov 2011 101,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

drivers door card loose

Pass 24 Nov 2010 100,647 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 100,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play top of steering coloum

Pass 11 Nov 2009 98,128 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2009 98,073 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2008 92,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 86,422 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 85,911 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 77,716 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 77,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 69,227 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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TBK 552 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 TBK 552, 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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TBK 552 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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