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J40 XKB

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,067 mi
Last recorded74,067 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2025 74,067 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside - Offside (behind subframe and inner wheel arch area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured near steering rack (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside - Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside - Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside - Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside - Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 73,801 miles

Both front tyres directional arrows pointing in wrong direction.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 73,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Both front tyres directional arrows pointing in wrong direction.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 73,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 72,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 71,844 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 71,512 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion next to sub frame mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion next to sub frame mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,087 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 71,087 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 69,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit with nail in (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit With nail in (4.1.E.1)

Play in rack ends

Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,860 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 64,967 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 64,965 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 62,510 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 62,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 57,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,306 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 53,305 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,461 miles

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside front floor pans excessively corroded and holed not within precribed areas

offside front wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Sep 2009 48,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside front floor pans excessively corroded and holed not within precribed areas

offside front wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 May 2008 42,964 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 42,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 40,054 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 40,054 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 36,893 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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J40 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J40 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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J40 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 November 1996.

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