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E108 ORO

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,065 mi
Last recorded77,065 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE108 ORO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 77,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 77,065 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 75,848 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 75,848 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 74,011 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 72,484 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 70,306 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 68,048 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 65,844 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 60,560 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 50,943 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 50,940 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 May 2015 40,950 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 40,944 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 40,930 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 40,403 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 37,706 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 35,204 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 32,902 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 25,894 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

osf bottom balljoint cover split

Pass 21 Aug 2009 22,275 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,134 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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E108 ORO is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 E108 ORO, 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 E108 ORO registered?

E108 ORO is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is E108 ORO safe to buy?

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