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E16 LMK

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,282 mi
Last recorded82,282 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 LMK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 82,282 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 81,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 81,970 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 76,435 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,754 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 75,754 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 75,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak on engine

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,671 miles

ADVISE BAD OIL LEAK ON ENGINE ADVISE STEAM CLEAN

advise n/s/r +o/s/r body corroded where suspension mounts to

Fail 13 Jan 2015 74,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ADVISE BAD OIL LEAK ON ENGINE ADVISE STEAM CLEAN

advise n/s/r +o/s/r body corroded where suspension mounts to

Pass 23 Dec 2013 72,912 miles

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE TREAD DOWN TO 3MM

ADVISE REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN + LIPPED

Fail 23 Dec 2013 72,912 miles

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE TREAD DOWN TO 3MM

ADVISE REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN + LIPPED

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 72,203 miles

ADVISE N/S/F WING DAMAGED

ADVISE O/S/R BUMPER/VALANCE INSECURE

Fail 21 Dec 2012 72,203 miles

ADVISE N/S/F WING DAMAGED

ADVISE O/S/R BUMPER/VALANCE INSECURE

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 71,118 miles

ADVISE CORROSION ON N/S/F +O/S/F FLOOR <MARKED UP WITH CHALK>

ADVISE N/S/R + O/S/R TYRES GETTING LOW

ADVISE PLAY IN N/S/R +O/S/R WHEEL BEARFINGS

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 21 Jan 2011 70,118 miles

Corrosion on both front floor's

Fail 21 Jan 2011 70,118 miles

Corrosion on both front floor's

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 68,733 miles

Corrossion has started on both front floors

Fail 15 Dec 2009 68,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Corrosion has started on both front floor area's

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 66,588 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 64,840 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 64,840 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 60,963 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 60,963 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 54,934 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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E16 LMK is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E16 LMK, 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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E16 LMK is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 July 1996.

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