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EK04 SLU

2004 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,876 mi
Last recorded50,876 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 SLU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 50,876 miles

both rear tyres low

front discs corroded

play at both rear drive shafts

Pass 5 May 2011 45,244 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 4 May 2011 45,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 41,853 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 May 2010 41,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,039 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 33,244 miles

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

nearside front tyre damaged on side wall and worn at edges

Pass 14 Jun 2007 19,811 miles

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

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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EK04 SLU is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 59,923 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 EK04 SLU, 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 22 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK04 SLU registered?

EK04 SLU is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is EK04 SLU safe to buy?

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