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P415 LMO

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,255 mi
Last recorded56,255 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 LMO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 56,255 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 55,573 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 55,573 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 55,186 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 54,014 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 52,620 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 52,353 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 52,149 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 52,034 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 51,848 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 51,351 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 50,976 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 50,882 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 50,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 50,658 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 50,227 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,195 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,189 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,625 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 49,250 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 48,417 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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P415 LMO is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P415 LMO, 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 P415 LMO registered?

P415 LMO is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P415 LMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P415 LMO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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