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K40 RGA

1996 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,922 mi
Last recorded138,922 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 RGA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 138,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 138,922 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 138,225 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides, slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven, just above 3mm on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 138,215 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 137,902 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 137,483 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 137,162 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 136,187 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 136,187 miles

Horn not working replaced blown fuse (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 135,131 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 135,109 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 134,774 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 134,774 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 133,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front tyres flat spots

Fail 22 Apr 2015 133,736 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 131,290 miles

both front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front bottom ball joint boot damaged

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

steering rack damp

Fail 25 Jun 2014 131,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front bottom ball joint boot damaged

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

steering rack damp

Pass 5 Apr 2013 125,961 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 119,827 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 118,024 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 115,831 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 115,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 110,380 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 102,577 miles

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

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

nearside front floor pan has corrosion hole of 7cm

offside front floor pan has corrosion hole of 3cm

Pass 16 Oct 2006 95,930 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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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K40 RGA is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K40 RGA, 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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K40 RGA is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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