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P620 VBV

1996 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,424 mi
Last recorded51,424 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP620 VBV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 51,424 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 50,931 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 50,738 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 50,245 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 50,245 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 50,096 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 49,902 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 49,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 48,684 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,197 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 47,007 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,188 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 43,958 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 43,242 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 43,158 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 41,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 May 2009 40,103 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,208 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 34,347 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play/wear in rear wheels

slight play/wear in steering rack

Fail 10 May 2007 34,342 miles

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

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

os front to back brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play/wear in rear wheels

slight play/wear in steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,477 miles

Slight play in front bearings

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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P620 VBV is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red 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 P620 VBV, 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 P620 VBV registered?

P620 VBV is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P620 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P620 VBV 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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