1996 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · P885 BNT
1996 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 07/10/1996. Recorded mileage 49,758 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,758 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
P885 BNT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2023
- 49,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P885 BNT Mileage History
- 20/07/202249,694 mi
- 19/07/202349,756 mi+62 mi
- 11/10/202349,758 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 52 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P885 BNT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Jaguar Xk8 (P885 BNT) between July 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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