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J666 SLW

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

43,962 mi
Last recorded43,962 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 SLW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 43,962 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 43,842 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 43,817 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 43,763 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 43,697 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 43,500 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 43,472 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 43,444 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 42,843 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 42,718 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 42,584 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 42,121 miles

near side front tyres has cuts in sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,265 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Sidewall Cut

Outer Sills Covered

Parking Brake Has Just Met The Required Efficency

Tested In Damp Conditions

Fail 23 Apr 2012 41,265 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

outer sills covered

tested in damp conditions

Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,628 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside front and nearside rear wheels damaged to outer rim

Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,471 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 33,471 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 27,311 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,047 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2008 17,621 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 14,891 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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J666 SLW is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J666 SLW, 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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J666 SLW is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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