1996 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · TVV 180
1996 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 77,650 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TVV 180 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 77,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TVV 180 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 (TVV 180) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 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: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil”.
TVV 180 Mileage History
- 23/07/202477,635 mi
- 01/08/202477,639 mi+4 mi
- 21/07/202577,643 mi+4 mi
- 30/07/202577,642 mi-1 mi
- 28/07/202677,650 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 7 miles per year across 5 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: 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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