1996 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · P842 BUG
1996 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 30/10/1996. Recorded mileage 120,184 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,184 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
P842 BUG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2025
- 120,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P842 BUG Mileage History
- 09/04/2022119,712 mi
- 13/04/2023119,807 mi+95 mi
- 31/05/2024119,862 mi+55 mi
- 04/06/2025120,184 mi+322 mi
Average of roughly 150 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P842 BUG 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 (P842 BUG) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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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