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NL53 SDO

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,302 mi
Last recorded72,302 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 SDO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 72,302 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 68,993 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,028 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 63,090 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 63,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,054 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,724 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,343 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 46,331 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,517 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,435 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,444 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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NL53 SDO is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NL53 SDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NL53 SDO?

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What year was NL53 SDO registered?

NL53 SDO is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is NL53 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL53 SDO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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