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K888 XKB

1996 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,740 mi
Last recorded59,740 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 59,740 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 59,586 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 59,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

under side corrosin

Pass 7 Dec 2021 58,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under body corrosion and under seal all areas

Pass 16 Apr 2019 58,540 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,496 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 58,342 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 58,118 miles

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

n/s/r inner sill damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,438 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,202 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 56,609 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,264 miles

n/s headlight full of condensation.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 55,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 53,768 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 50,909 miles

nsf headlamp glass condensated slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2006 48,539 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,856 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 44,545 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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K888 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K888 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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K888 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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