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LG08 XAV

2008 Jaguar Xk

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,790 mi
Last recorded100,790 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xk50,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 XAV
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 100,790 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 95,564 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 91,942 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 91,942 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 88,897 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 84,944 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 84,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2020 81,107 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 76,859 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides at front, lower front arm front bush has slight play and is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 69,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 53,044 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Osf and nsf (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Osr and nsr (4.1.E.1)

Under covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 43,008 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 41,705 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,931 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 35,342 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,092 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges of tread

Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,125 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,257 miles

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

air bag light on

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 XAV is a 2008 Jaguar Xk in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAV, 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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LG08 XAV is a 2008 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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