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VIL 5350

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,314 mi
Last recorded67,314 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 5350
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,314 miles

All flexible brake hose metal ends corroded & hoses in poor condition

All metal brake pipes corroded especially front ones & front to rears around mounting clips

All tyre side walls damaged(Curbed)

Both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Corrosion to both rear inner sills & front floor pans

Play in both front anti roll bar link arms

Pass 12 Oct 2009 61,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front floor pans corroding

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2008 57,732 miles

both front floor pans slighty corroded.

various brake pipes and rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

Fail 9 Oct 2008 57,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front floor pans slighty corroded.

various brake pipes and rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 52,517 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 49,798 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 49,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 49,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 44,940 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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VIL 5350 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VIL 5350, 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 VIL 5350 registered?

VIL 5350 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is VIL 5350 safe to buy?

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