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VFR 145Y

1996 Jaguar XK8

Gold Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,871 mi
Last recorded69,871 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFR 145Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 69,871 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 69,864 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 69,046 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 69,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front floor heavy surface corrosion

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front floor heavy surface corrosion

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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VFR 145Y is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Gold with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFR 145Y, 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 VFR 145Y registered?

VFR 145Y is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is VFR 145Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFR 145Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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