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FG58 ETK

2008 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,593 mi
Last recorded122,593 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar XK849,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 ETK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 122,593 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all under side corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2024 119,648 miles

underbody undersealed

Fail 17 Jul 2024 119,648 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s + n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody undersealed

Pass 21 Nov 2023 119,133 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear inner faces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning has 1 bulb out of 3 not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front tyres inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake only just passed at 16 %

Fail 17 Nov 2023 119,133 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear inner faces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning has 1 bulb out of 3 not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front tyres inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 119,102 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2022 111,626 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning has 1 bulb out of 3 not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Fail 9 May 2022 111,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner bush worn (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner bush worn (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner bush worn (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning has 1 bulb out of 3 not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2021 94,050 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 93,927 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Offside and nearside rears, 1 is 255 35 20 and the nearside is 285 30 20 (5.2.3 (b))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer marker light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 3 off (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning middle tail light off, 1 out of 3 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 86,478 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damage to nearside rear bodywork

Fail 2 Oct 2019 86,478 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damage to nearside rear bodywork

Pass 3 Sep 2018 78,658 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 72,214 miles

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,121 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,009 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 70,515 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,858 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 58,899 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner and outter edges of tread

Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,789 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,217 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,506 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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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FG58 ETK is a 2008 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 2008 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 49,510 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 FG58 ETK, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG58 ETK registered?

FG58 ETK is a 2008 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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