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C3 DRE

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,765 mi
Last recorded63,765 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 DRE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 63,765 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 63,163 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 60,130 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 60,129 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 58,377 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 57,017 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 55,885 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 53,333 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 51,739 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 48,488 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 44,231 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 39,511 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 37,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,905 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 35,435 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 35,435 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,593 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,029 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 28,227 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,385 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,357 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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C3 DRE is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 C3 DRE, 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 C3 DRE registered?

C3 DRE is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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