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MM05 JHL

2005 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,934 mi
Last recorded127,934 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 JHL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 127,934 miles

both rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2017 127,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front floor corroded ,nearside rear chassis corroded.offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 120,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 113,066 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 105,538 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 97,351 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 97,351 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 89,884 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 89,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 82,460 miles

Slight play O/S/F inner rack joint

Slight play both rear hubs

Fail 5 Jan 2012 82,460 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Slight play O/S/F inner rack joint

Slight play both rear hubs

Pass 21 Jan 2011 68,629 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,970 miles

Left hand rear tyre shallow cut in side wall

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil level on minimum

Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,149 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 54,149 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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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MM05 JHL is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MM05 JHL, 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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MM05 JHL is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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