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J80 JXK

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,126 mi
Last recorded140,126 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 JXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 140,126 miles

drivers stiff to adjust

Pass 18 Jun 2024 139,091 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 139,072 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 137,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 137,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 136,058 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 136,054 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 133,490 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 131,285 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 131,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 128,000 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 126,843 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2014 126,826 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 121,735 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 121,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 121,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 120,070 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 117,665 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 105,150 miles

offside front floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2008 97,556 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 93,990 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 90,205 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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J80 JXK is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J80 JXK, 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 J80 JXK registered?

J80 JXK is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 November 1996.

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