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B3 JBT

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,649 mi
Last recorded100,649 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 JBT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 100,649 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 100,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine has oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2022 99,785 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 99,709 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 99,553 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 98,647 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,477 miles

All brake pipes cover in underseal

o/s/f inner steering arm slight play

Fail 27 Sep 2016 97,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

All brake pipes cover in underseal

o/s/f inner steering arm slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2015 97,120 miles

All brake pipes covered in under seal

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

o/s/f inner steering arm slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2014 96,057 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 94,187 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 94,187 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 93,877 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 91,700 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 89,772 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 88,268 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 85,059 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 82,247 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2006 79,305 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 79,305 miles

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

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

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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B3 JBT is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B3 JBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 JBT registered?

B3 JBT is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is B3 JBT safe to buy?

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