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1996 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · J40 XKB

J40 XKB

1996 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 21/11/1996. Recorded mileage 74,067 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/09/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
3980cc

J40 XKB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 09/09/2025
  • 74,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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J40 XKB Mileage History

  1. 16/09/202172,445 mi
  2. 07/09/202273,187 mi+742 mi
  3. 26/09/202373,795 mi+608 mi
  4. 28/09/202373,801 mi+6 mi
  5. 09/09/202574,067 mi+266 mi

Average of roughly 407 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J40 XKB MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (J40 XKB) between September 2021 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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