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831 VT

1996 Jaguar Xk

Beige Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,506 mi
Last recorded35,506 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xk19,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration831 VT
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 35,506 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 35,294 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 34,945 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 34,714 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 34,575 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 34,369 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 34,055 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 33,595 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 32,878 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 32,320 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 31,745 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 31,247 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 30,596 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,164 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,402 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,593 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,844 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,641 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,767 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,810 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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831 VT is a 1996 Jaguar Xk in Beige with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 19,703 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 831 VT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 831 VT registered?

831 VT is a 1996 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is 831 VT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 831 VT shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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