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XKZ 1475

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,944 mi
Last recorded138,944 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKZ 1475
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 138,944 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 138,254 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front and also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s off/s front upper bush’s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s off/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s rear also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 137,486 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 137,365 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 136,158 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 133,727 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal N/S/F + O/S/F + N/S/R + O/S/R/ (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 132,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor panel corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp projects a poor beam image

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Wiring insecure (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Slight free play detected at wheel

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Slight free play detected at both rear wheels - possible universal joints

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 132,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Wire broken at sensor (1.6 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor panel corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp projects a poor beam image

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Wiring insecure (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Bulb holder insecure - PRS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Slight free play detected at wheel

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Slight free play detected at both rear wheels - possible universal joints

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 131,467 miles

Both headlamps project poor beam images

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Insecure (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill, around jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Slight free play detected at both rear wheels (suspect drive shaft universal joints)

Fail 12 Feb 2019 131,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Above front cross-member chafed excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear towards front (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps project poor beam images

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Insecure (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill, around jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Slight free play detected at both rear wheels (suspect drive shaft universal joints)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2017 128,098 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 128,095 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 149,180 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 149,027 miles

Sigh sigh corrosion both sills

Pass 16 Dec 2014 148,193 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 148,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 146,449 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 138,795 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2012 138,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2011 129,607 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 129,571 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 119,722 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 109,788 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)

Pass 29 May 2008 99,056 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 86,100 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 75,952 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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XKZ 1475 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XKZ 1475, 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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XKZ 1475 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 November 1996.

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