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281 XUF

2008 Jaguar Xk

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

91,641 mi
Last recorded91,641 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xk50,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration281 XUF
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 91,641 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 91,489 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 91,357 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 90,889 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 90,486 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 90,486 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 90,105 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 89,310 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,794 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 87,243 miles
Pass 28 May 2015
Pass 20 Sep 2013 86,687 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 86,687 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

N/S/R wheel arch trim loose

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 86,286 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,759 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 33,310 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 82,556 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 81,727 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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281 XUF is a 2008 Jaguar Xk in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 50,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 281 XUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 281 XUF registered?

281 XUF is a 2008 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is 281 XUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 281 XUF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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