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LG08 OTU

2008 Jaguar Xk

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,326 mi
Last recorded117,326 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xk50,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 OTU
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 117,326 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 115,720 miles

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

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

undertray

Pass 18 Jun 2024 115,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 115,202 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 113,727 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 113,727 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 109,525 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2022 109,525 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2021 100,675 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 100,675 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 94,184 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff out put seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,101 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff out put seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 76,715 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 68,780 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 60,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,928 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,974 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,068 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,776 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,114 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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LG08 OTU is a 2008 Jaguar Xk in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 50,092 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 Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG08 OTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG08 OTU registered?

LG08 OTU is a 2008 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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