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XKV 891X

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,869 mi
Last recorded143,869 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKV 891X
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 143,869 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 22 Apr 2024 143,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along front cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 143,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along front cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 143,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along front cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 141,552 miles

Front tyres cracked in tread and on sidewalls

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat unable to tilt forward

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

advise on all coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 139,692 miles

advise play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 27 Sep 2016 139,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 138,258 miles

Rear diff has slight play on offside bearing.

Small coolant leak.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 138,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear diff has slight play on offside bearing.

Small coolant leak.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 137,622 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 137,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 135,912 miles

nearside rear and offside rear inner sills have slight corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2013 135,912 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

nearside front passengers seat won't tilt forward

nearside rear and offside rear inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2012 134,866 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 134,865 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Evidence of weepage at nearside rear brake flexi pipe

Pass 15 Jan 2010 131,403 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 131,402 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 121,672 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 120,755 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 120,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 119,241 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 119,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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XKV 891X is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XKV 891X, 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 XKV 891X registered?

XKV 891X is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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