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1996 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · J18 UAR

J18 UAR

1996 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 14/11/1996. Recorded mileage 66,183 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
4000cc

J18 UAR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
  • 66,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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J18 UAR Mileage History

  1. 07/04/202265,480 mi
  2. 23/05/202365,872 mi+392 mi
  3. 24/05/202365,878 mi+6 mi
  4. 13/05/202465,990 mi+112 mi
  5. 04/07/202566,183 mi+193 mi

Average of roughly 217 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J18 UAR MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Jaguar Xk8 (J18 UAR) between April 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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