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P423 OHE

1996 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

78,212 mi
Last recorded78,212 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 OHE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 78,212 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 77,910 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 76,802 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 75,765 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 73,102 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,292 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 70,149 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 67,002 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 64,878 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 64,296 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 64,283 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 May 2015 60,129 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 57,229 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o,s,f inner rack end has slight play

Pass 21 May 2013 53,261 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 50,456 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,373 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,350 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,086 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,711 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 36,649 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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P423 OHE is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P423 OHE, 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 P423 OHE registered?

P423 OHE is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P423 OHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P423 OHE shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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