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UIG 7203

1996 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,479 mi
Last recorded77,479 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIG 7203
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 77,479 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 77,181 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED

Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,764 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 76,732 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 75,975 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 75,275 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 74,794 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 74,040 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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UIG 7203 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UIG 7203, 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 UIG 7203 registered?

UIG 7203 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 October 1996.

Is UIG 7203 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIG 7203 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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