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BRU 47B

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,271 mi
Last recorded96,271 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 47B
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 96,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule pipe ends rusty at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack joint ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal pipe end rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Outer sills have covers fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear side markers inop but not testable item for car size

screenwash switch sticking

Fail 27 Mar 2023 96,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule pipe ends rusty at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack joint ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal pipe end rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Outer sills have covers fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear side markers inop but not testable item for car size

screenwash switch sticking

Pass 26 Mar 2021 95,409 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 95,102 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 95,102 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 95,062 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 94,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 93,036 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 90,984 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 87,740 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 84,156 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 83,272 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 83,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,267 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 72,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,821 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,887 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,346 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2010 55,320 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,014 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 47,880 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,388 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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BRU 47B is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 53,601 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 BRU 47B, 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 21 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BRU 47B registered?

BRU 47B is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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