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B4 FCT

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

138,350 mi
Last recorded138,350 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 FCT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 138,350 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 138,343 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 138,278 miles

chassis , suspension and steering compounds showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2023 138,265 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 138,252 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 138,239 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 138,233 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 138,206 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 138,206 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 138,143 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 138,069 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 139,029 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 137,896 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 137,880 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 137,616 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Near side front tyre 3mm

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 137,603 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 137,570 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 137,552 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 137,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front foot wells corroded and holed

Pass 17 Jul 2007 135,985 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 132,225 miles

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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B4 FCT is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B4 FCT, 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 B4 FCT registered?

B4 FCT is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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