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KR55 APR

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,756 mi
Last recorded75,756 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 APR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 75,756 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 74,464 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 73,325 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 72,462 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 71,744 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 70,922 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 69,828 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 68,611 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,669 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,677 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 62,548 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,763 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,493 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 51,800 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 51,800 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 48,025 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,112 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 39,112 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 31,940 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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KR55 APR is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KR55 APR, 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 KR55 APR registered?

KR55 APR is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is KR55 APR safe to buy?

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