MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,337 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in steering rack
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel pipes corroded
nearside front flooring corroded to excess outside prescribed area
offside front flooring corroded to excess outside prescribed area
surface corrosion on both rear chassis areas
imbalance in rear brakes
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E5 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 E5 XKB, 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 E5 XKB registered?
E5 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 October 1996.
Is E5 XKB safe to buy?
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