1996 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · P462 AYJ
1996 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 133,469 miles. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Dec 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P462 AYJ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2022
- 133,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P462 AYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Jaguar Xk8 (P462 AYJ) between May 2006 and November 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (36 issues), Lighting (31 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 90 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 emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
P462 AYJ Mileage History
- 04/05/200680,517 mi
- 09/05/200680,523 mi+6 mi
- 12/04/200789,571 mi+9,048 mi
- 15/05/200790,118 mi+547 mi
- 15/05/200790,118 mi
- 21/04/200896,024 mi+5,906 mi
- 30/05/200896,860 mi+836 mi
- 29/05/2009102,508 mi+5,648 mi
- 01/06/2009102,251 mi-257 mi
- 24/05/2010107,060 mi+4,809 mi
- 21/06/2010107,066 mi+6 mi
- 26/06/2010107,066 mi
- 10/08/2011112,146 mi+5,080 mi
- 31/08/2011112,323 mi+177 mi
- 28/08/2012116,470 mi+4,147 mi
- 03/09/2012116,471 mi+1 mi
- 03/08/2017116,990 mi+519 mi
- 26/10/2018118,939 mi+1,949 mi
- 30/10/2019121,365 mi+2,426 mi
- 30/10/2019121,365 mi
- 26/10/2020126,455 mi+5,090 mi
- 09/11/2020126,515 mi+60 mi
- 12/11/2021131,067 mi+4,552 mi
- 17/11/2021131,080 mi+13 mi
- 01/11/2022133,469 mi+2,389 mi
Average of roughly 3,210 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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