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J55 TJG

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

116,547 mi
Last recorded116,547 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 TJG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 116,547 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 116,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 116,314 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 113,889 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 112,559 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 111,263 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 110,572 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 110,228 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 109,425 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 108,851 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 108,377 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 107,191 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 105,947 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 104,074 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play on offside steering rack arm

Pass 7 Dec 2012 101,888 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play on offside steering rack arm

Pass 1 Dec 2011 98,253 miles

Oil leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all four tyres worn on inner edge

slight play on offside front suspension bushes

Pass 15 Dec 2010 95,686 miles

slight inner rim damage to o/s/f & n/s/r wheels

Fail 10 Dec 2010 95,686 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine coolant leak

slight inner rim damage to o/s/f & n/s/r wheels

Pass 11 Dec 2009 92,748 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 92,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 90,190 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 90,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nsf tyre close to legal limit

Fail 6 Dec 2007 87,302 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn inner edge o/s/close to limit

front no plate loose

h/brake poor

unable to view discs /pads fully

Pass 6 Dec 2007 87,302 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge o/s/close to limit

front no plate loose

h/brake poor

unable to view discs /pads fully

Pass 6 Dec 2006 85,043 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 82,967 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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J55 TJG 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 80.8%.

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 J55 TJG, 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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J55 TJG is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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