1996 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · P848 DRX
1996 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 120,913 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P848 DRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 120,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P848 DRX Mileage History
- 05/03/2024118,641 mi
- 29/07/2024118,667 mi+26 mi
- 07/07/2025119,540 mi+873 mi
- 04/08/2025119,558 mi+18 mi
- 23/07/2026120,913 mi+1,355 mi
Average of roughly 954 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P848 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 (P848 DRX) between March 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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: “Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure bar floor corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))”.
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