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P30 XKB

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,141 mi
Last recorded118,141 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 118,141 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 115,172 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 114,989 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jan 2010 112,596 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 112,450 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear number plate lettering incorrect font.( but similar)

advise rear wheels stiff to turn by hand! further inspection required!

Pass 7 Jan 2009 108,173 miles

both front floors corroded

both rear brake flexi furrels corroded - advise they are replaced

rear axle mount areas corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2007 104,536 miles

parking brake 18 efficiency

screen slightly scored

Fail 12 Nov 2007 104,439 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

screen slightly scratched

Pass 27 Sep 2006 102,149 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 102,149 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 90,790 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 90,790 miles

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

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

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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P30 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P30 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P30 XKB registered?

P30 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P30 XKB safe to buy?

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