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A4 OXK

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,423 mi
Last recorded71,423 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 OXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 71,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 68,772 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 66,637 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 66,092 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 66,029 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 65,982 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 65,720 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 65,498 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 64,853 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 64,852 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 64,631 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,168 miles

O/S/F fog/spot light not working

O/S/R exhaust section abit loose at central silencer box union area

Slight UP/DOWN wear and movement starting at O/S/F lower ball joint

Small crack at N/S screen area

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,956 miles

Both front tyres getting worn at inner tread edge (esp O/S/F)

Both rear tyres getting low on tread at central areas and abit worn at inner tread edges

N/S/F indicator bulb getting abit faded

Small cracks at screen

Pass 3 Apr 2014 60,607 miles

Nearside front indicator fading in colour.

Very slight play at both front lower suspension joints.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 59,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 59,195 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 58,890 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 58,871 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2009 57,170 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 54,885 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,906 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2006 50,107 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A4 OXK is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A4 OXK, 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 A4 OXK registered?

A4 OXK is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 October 1996.

Is A4 OXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 OXK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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