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N88 NPS

2004 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

64,799 mi
Last recorded64,799 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 NPS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 64,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 62,270 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 61,378 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 60,801 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 60,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 60,721 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 60,442 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,451 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle recently under sealed

Pass 26 Apr 2018 58,529 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 58,514 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 57,084 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 54,942 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 54,941 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 52,993 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 49,679 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 49,678 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,063 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,928 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 36,628 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,352 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,417 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 29,416 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 22,652 miles

slight damage to both nearside tyre walls

Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,419 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 19,357 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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N88 NPS is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 59,923 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 N88 NPS, 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 22 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N88 NPS registered?

N88 NPS is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is N88 NPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N88 NPS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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