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P40 RAM

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,703 mi
Last recorded29,703 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 RAM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 29,703 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 29,104 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 28,566 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 28,110 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 27,673 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 27,277 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 26,996 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 26,646 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 26,181 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 26,143 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 25,842 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 25,013 miles

near side front suspension joints slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2010 24,186 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 24,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 23,356 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 22,467 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 21,552 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P40 RAM is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P40 RAM, 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 P40 RAM registered?

P40 RAM is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 December 1996.

Is P40 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P40 RAM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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