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N88 XKB

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,187 mi
Last recorded80,187 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 80,187 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 79,150 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 78,223 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 77,197 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 76,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINTS HAVE PLAY (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 DOWN TO 3 MIL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 75,266 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 75,258 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 74,870 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 74,866 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside to offside brake pipe, under radiator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 74,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 73,083 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 71,870 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 69,622 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 68,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,592 miles

Brake discs corroded.

Rear anti-roll bar bushes spilt.

Slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,667 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 61,741 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 56,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,409 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 53,112 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 49,594 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 40,142 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 29,800 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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N88 XKB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 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 N88 XKB, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N88 XKB registered?

N88 XKB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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