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MX08 ZKR

2008 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,743 mi
Last recorded81,743 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar XK849,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 ZKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 81,743 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 80,730 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall also damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splits in inner sidewall also (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to rear suspension subframe

Pass 22 Dec 2023 79,874 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 79,853 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 78,604 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 78,591 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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 inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 77,071 miles

Nearside Front Small buckle on rim.

Fail 7 Jan 2022 77,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Small buckle on rim.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 74,672 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 74,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 68,457 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low and worn smooth on inner edge

rear brake pads worn to legal limit

Pass 28 Jun 2018 63,253 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 58,359 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 52,695 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,597 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,087 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,798 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 26,907 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 21,015 miles

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

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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MX08 ZKR is a 2008 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 49,510 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 MX08 ZKR, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX08 ZKR registered?

MX08 ZKR is a 2008 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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