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L19 YMR

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,330 mi
Last recorded97,330 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 YMR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 97,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 97,294 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 92,905 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 84,002 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2023 77,143 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 71,262 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 71,262 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 68,900 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 65,174 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 65,054 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,480 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 62,687 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 61,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front brake discs pitting

both rear brake discs pitting

underbody and chassis have slight corrosion in various areas

Fail 19 Feb 2015 61,508 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front brake discs pitting

both rear brake discs pitting

underbody and chassis have slight corrosion in various areas

Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 61,117 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 46,987 miles

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

Front discs in poor condition

Front tyres inner edges worn low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,120 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 40,120 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,152 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,451 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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L19 YMR is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L19 YMR, 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 L19 YMR registered?

L19 YMR is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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