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JHZ 696

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,258 mi
Last recorded93,258 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHZ 696
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 93,258 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 92,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 90,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 90,362 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 89,678 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 89,067 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 88,571 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 88,571 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 88,124 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 86,825 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 85,985 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 85,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 83,155 miles

both front floor pans corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 78,588 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on 2mm

steering rack has slight fluid leak

Fail 30 May 2014 78,588 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres on 2mm

steering rack has slight fluid leak

Pass 2 May 2013 77,850 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,370 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011
Pass 12 Mar 2010
Pass 9 Apr 2009 74,572 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008
Pass 13 Apr 2007
Pass 24 Mar 2006 65,432 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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JHZ 696 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 JHZ 696, 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 JHZ 696 registered?

JHZ 696 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 October 1996.

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