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J6 RHG

1996 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,609 mi
Last recorded79,609 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 RHG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 79,609 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r chassis rail has some corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2025 78,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn/wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r chassis rail corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 78,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn/wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r chassis rail corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 78,240 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f --condensation inside of lens/slight reduction in light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut /flint in cut --inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy also slight play in bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 78,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f --condensation inside of lens/slight reduction in light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut /flint in cut --inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy also slight play in bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 77,709 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn /wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 77,044 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 76,452 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 75,564 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 73,570 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 69,659 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 66,554 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 63,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside slightly reduced light output on dip beam

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,741 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 58,316 miles

offside & nearside front floor corroded

water in nearside headlight

Pass 6 Feb 2013 56,366 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,883 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 54,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,307 miles

nearside & offside front floor pans slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 50,429 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 48,095 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,492 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 42,425 miles

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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J6 RHG is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J6 RHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J6 RHG registered?

J6 RHG is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is J6 RHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 RHG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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