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UIL 8757

1996 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,522 mi
Last recorded83,522 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIL 8757
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 83,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 83,514 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 82,100 miles

floors and outer sill panels starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

suspension coil springs and antiroll bars starting to rust

Pass 28 Jul 2010 79,248 miles

exhaust starting to rust

front and rear suspension coil springs starting

front floors starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

outer sills starting to rust

suspension starting to rust

Pass 30 Jul 2009 76,824 miles

floors and chassis starting to rust

front antiroll bar link rods slight movement

handbrake performance slightly low

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 7 Aug 2008 74,967 miles

exhaust starting to rust

front floors starting to rust

front tyre treads inner edges worn to 1.6mm

handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 10 Aug 2007 73,692 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 71,405 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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UIL 8757 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red 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 UIL 8757, 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 UIL 8757 registered?

UIL 8757 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is UIL 8757 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIL 8757 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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