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A21 XKB

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

65,255 mi
Last recorded65,255 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 65,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER FIXING DUST COVER DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER FIXING DUST COVER DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 65,088 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 64,452 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 63,728 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 62,602 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,838 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 61,017 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 59,417 miles

both front tyres starting to perish all round age cracks

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls age cracks

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 9 Jun 2017 56,702 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 56,473 miles

all tyres perished

under body corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2016 56,449 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

all tyres perished

under body corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 55,898 miles

All 4 tyres very lightly perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Unble to fully assess underbody,brake & fuel pipes due to waxoil/underseal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 54,786 miles

All 4 tyres very silghtly perished

All brake discs corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside of vehicle undersealed making examination of undeside components difficult

Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front earth strap snapped

Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,273 miles

os & ns front subframe mounting bushes starting to split.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,986 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 49,238 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 48,106 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 45,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly 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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A21 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A21 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 A21 XKB registered?

A21 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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