1996 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · J12 GAW
1996 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 98,113 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,113 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J12 GAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 98,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 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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J12 GAW Mileage History
- 20/01/202397,345 mi
- 29/02/202498,006 mi+661 mi
- 08/05/202598,040 mi+34 mi
- 09/05/202598,041 mi+1 mi
- 21/05/202698,113 mi+72 mi
Average of roughly 230 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J12 GAW 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 (J12 GAW) between January 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 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: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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