1996 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · JM 1412
1996 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 91,833 miles. MOT valid until 13/11/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,833 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 3980cc
JM 1412 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 91,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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JM 1412 Mileage History
- 11/05/202390,716 mi
- 09/05/202491,016 mi+300 mi
- 27/07/202491,081 mi+65 mi
- 14/11/202491,097 mi+16 mi
- 20/10/202591,833 mi+736 mi
Average of roughly 457 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JM 1412 MOT History
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 (JM 1412) between May 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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