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J11 GXT

1996 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

137,750 mi
Last recorded137,750 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 GXT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 137,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 137,530 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 137,474 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 137,241 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill,s at rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 136,741 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill,s at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 136,466 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 135,852 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 135,162 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sill sills at rear (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres at 3mm on centers (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 134,097 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 133,377 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 132,496 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 131,892 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2012 128,974 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 126,405 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 125,200 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 121,959 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 113,560 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Nov 2008 113,560 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Oct 2008 113,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres ON the legal limit

Pass 19 Nov 2007 92,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f floor slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2006 73,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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J11 GXT is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 86,897 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J11 GXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J11 GXT is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 November 1996.

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