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AB08 DMY

2008 Jaguar Xk

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,612 mi
Last recorded110,612 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xk50,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 DMY
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 110,612 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns and os both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 110,609 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns and os both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 110,570 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2025 107,542 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

unable to make full assessment underneath due to heavily sprayed

Pass 9 May 2024 101,162 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to make full assessment underneath due to heavily protection sprayed

Fail 9 May 2024 101,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to make full assessment underneath due to heavily protection sprayed

Fail 19 Apr 2024 100,732 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust on rear components

Pass 9 May 2023 96,481 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 93,261 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 88,378 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 87,721 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 85,554 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 81,272 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour orange bulb going white (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 818,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour orange bulb going white (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 77,928 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 77,928 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has cut on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 73,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s + o/s joints (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing inner edge

rear tyres wearing inner edge + centre tread

Fail 24 May 2016 73,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s + o/s joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing inner edge

rear tyres wearing inner edge + centre tread

Pass 19 May 2015 68,826 miles

Nearside rear inner brake pad has only 2.5mm remaining.

Rear brake discs worn close to min thickness and nearside rear inner surface scored.

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall.

Pass 20 May 2014 65,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 10 May 2013 58,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 47,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 35,781 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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AB08 DMY is a 2008 Jaguar Xk in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB08 DMY, 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.

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What year was AB08 DMY registered?

AB08 DMY is a 2008 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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