1996 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · GIW 20
1996 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 29,880 miles. MOT valid until 13/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,880 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
GIW 20 Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 29,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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GIW 20 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1996 Jaguar Xk8 (GIW 20) between July 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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