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JWC 774

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

56,158 mi
Last recorded56,158 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWC 774
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 56,158 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 55,669 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 55,120 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 54,596 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 54,384 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 53,790 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,455 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,113 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 52,596 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,274 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,545 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,460 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,862 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,282 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 41,282 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 36,001 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,838 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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JWC 774 is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 JWC 774, 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 JWC 774 registered?

JWC 774 is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is JWC 774 safe to buy?

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