1996 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · P44 ODE
1996 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 29,751 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,751 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P44 ODE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 29,751 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P44 ODE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Jaguar Xk8 (P44 ODE) between July 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
P44 ODE Mileage History
- 25/07/202227,925 mi
- 13/11/202328,503 mi+578 mi
- 10/04/202529,049 mi+546 mi
- 16/03/202629,751 mi+702 mi
Average of roughly 502 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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