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DC 66

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,799 mi
Last recorded62,799 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC 66
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 62,799 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 62,585 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 62,480 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 62,368 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 62,090 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 62,013 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 61,965 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 61,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 61,909 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 61,833 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 61,714 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 61,638 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 61,537 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 61,488 miles

stick on number plate fitted to front panel

Pass 10 May 2011 61,361 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 61,220 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 61,218 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 60,949 miles

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

water ingress nearside headlamp assembly

Pass 28 Dec 2007 60,820 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 58,920 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 56,098 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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DC 66 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DC 66, 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 DC 66 registered?

DC 66 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is DC 66 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC 66 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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