1996 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · P838 DRX
1996 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 115,779 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P838 DRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 115,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P838 DRX 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 (P838 DRX) between March 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 20 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
P838 DRX Mileage History
- 28/03/2022115,269 mi
- 24/03/2023115,288 mi+19 mi
- 27/03/2024115,670 mi+382 mi
- 09/05/2025115,778 mi+108 mi
- 26/08/2026115,779 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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