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N77 XKS

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,799 mi
Last recorded56,799 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN77 XKS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 56,799 miles

Coolant leak Radiator area

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.5mm + Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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 Approx. 3mm + Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside + Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing advancing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2025 54,848 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 54,847 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))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 52,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside and Offside floor to sill joints corroding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wear in nearside and offside rear outer universal joints on halfshafts

Fail 11 Jun 2024 52,491 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside and Offside floor to sill joints corroding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wear in nearside and offside rear outer universal joints on halfshafts

Pass 29 Apr 2023 50,067 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 49,628 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlights condensated.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear diff flanges have slight end float.

Pass 11 Jan 2021 48,469 miles

Both rear chassis rails corroded but not holed

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 48,459 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Both rear chassis rails corroded but not holed

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 47,046 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (Changed) (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 45,442 miles

Corrosion around rear subframe front mounts both sides

Corrosion to both front floor pans

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers poor

Pass 17 Oct 2017 43,493 miles

light damage to osr jacking point/inner sill

light rust on osr and nsr chassis rails

osf and nsf floors are corroded

osf and nsf tyres have worn inner edges

osr and nsr indicator colours are faded

slight wear in osf lower suspension ball joint

Pass 13 Oct 2016 41,021 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

light play in both rear drive shaft diff flanges

nsf and osf floor corroded

slight damage to osr inner sill edge

slight play in nsf inner steering rack end

Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Offside front floor pan corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 36,215 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 35,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight corrosion to osf floor pan

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 32,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight corrosion to osf floor pan

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 30,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,762 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 26,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nsf tyre perishing inside treads and 2mm on outer

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Osf tyre perishing inside treads and 2mm on outer

Osr tyre perishing in treads and 3mm

P.A.S leak (pump area )

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2010 23,408 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 19,480 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 14,432 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 14,432 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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N77 XKS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N77 XKS, 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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N77 XKS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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