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N50 DPS

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

30,480 mi
Last recorded30,480 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 DPS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 30,480 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 30,250 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 30,039 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 29,930 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 29,852 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 29,852 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))

Pass 1 May 2019 29,668 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 29,320 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 29,142 miles

Offside Front drop-link has slight play

Rear both wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2016 28,873 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 28,472 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 28,470 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 27,416 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 26,742 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 26,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,775 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 22,320 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 20,280 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 20,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 17,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,834 miles

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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N50 DPS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N50 DPS, 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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What year was N50 DPS registered?

N50 DPS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is N50 DPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N50 DPS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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