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H18 DWB

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,915 mi
Last recorded62,915 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 DWB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 62,915 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 62,817 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 62,442 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2022 62,095 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 61,748 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 61,743 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 61,324 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 60,573 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 60,252 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,226 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

protective grease on front to rear brake pipe,unable to test

Pass 27 Jun 2016 57,734 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,519 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,417 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,463 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,459 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,219 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 52,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 50,980 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,841 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 49,836 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 48,447 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 47,360 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 45,662 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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H18 DWB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green 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 H18 DWB, 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

How do I check the history of H18 DWB?

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What year was H18 DWB registered?

H18 DWB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is H18 DWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H18 DWB 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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