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A1 XKY

2011 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,644 mi
Last recorded50,644 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Jaguar XK849,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 XKY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 50,644 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 48,405 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 48,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2024 45,183 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2023 38,917 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 28,672 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 21,883 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 18,723 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 18,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 13,892 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 13,892 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 13,741 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 13,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 12,819 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os outers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 12,574 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 12,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A1 XKY is a 2011 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 49,732 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A1 XKY, 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 15 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A1 XKY registered?

A1 XKY is a 2011 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 May 2011.

Is A1 XKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 XKY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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