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MC08 YLB

2008 Jaguar Xk

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,026 mi
Last recorded88,026 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xk50,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YLB
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 88,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 83,220 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 80,713 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 77,167 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 71,975 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 68,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 66,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2019 66,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,417 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 54,691 miles

Nearside Rear Outer track control arm bush cover split

Fail 2 Oct 2017 54,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer track control arm bush cover split

Pass 3 Oct 2016 49,307 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2015 44,352 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 44,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 40,055 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,229 miles

engine oil in undertray

n/s/r tyre has cuts on inner and outer sidewalls but cant see the cords at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2013 33,833 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 28,766 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,828 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 21,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear tyre has slight sidewall damage.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 21,391 miles

n/s rear tyre has slight sidewall damage.

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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MC08 YLB is a 2008 Jaguar Xk in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MC08 YLB, 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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MC08 YLB is a 2008 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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