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J1 XKB

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,088 mi
Last recorded112,088 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 112,088 miles

o/s and n/s/r shocks lower bearings rubber split

Pass 25 Oct 2024 111,349 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 111,349 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 110,681 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 110,118 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 110,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe to floor mounting bracket corroded to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear shock absorber lower joint gaiters split.

Pin hole in offside catalyst.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 109,419 miles

Both rear universal joints have slight play.

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 108,136 miles

Both rear universal joints have slight play.

Pass 30 Oct 2019 107,386 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 106,139 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 106,139 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 105,686 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on inner edge

frot to rear brake pipes under sealed

Pass 31 Oct 2016 104,643 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 103,782 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 101,875 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 101,182 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 100,555 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 99,345 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 98,242 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 96,000 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 93,956 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 91,740 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 88,904 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 88,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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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J1 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J1 XKB, 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 J1 XKB registered?

J1 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is J1 XKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 XKB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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