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J400 SML

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

74,157 mi
Last recorded74,157 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 SML
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 74,157 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub-frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear, n/s + o/s, brake flexi hose's heavily corroded at caliper's

front lower cross member corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2021 73,359 miles

Front lower cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Lower body section to sub frame lightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 73,359 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front lower cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Lower body section to sub frame lightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 73,340 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 73,329 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 73,249 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 73,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,909 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded central (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 71,909 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded central (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 70,346 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 70,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 68,514 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 65,774 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust mount broken

nearside rear tyre inner side wall cut

Pass 25 Oct 2014 65,774 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust mount broken

nearside rear tyre inner side wall cut

Pass 31 Oct 2013 60,869 miles

Cut on drivers rear tyre outer side wall/rim protector

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

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

Slight wear to drivers front outer edge

Fail 29 Oct 2013 60,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s ftont tyre worn on edges

o/s rear tyre wall damage

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,117 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 57,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

One wash jet at n/s not working.One wash jet at o/s partially blocked,but sufficient liquid being directed to screen.

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

Pass 20 May 2011 52,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre cracked/perished

offside rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Fail 10 Jun 2010 48,754 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,754 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil low

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly advise a tracking check

Fail 21 Oct 2008 30,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil low

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly advise a tracking check

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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J400 SML is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 J400 SML, 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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J400 SML is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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