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OO 6638

2005 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,221 mi
Last recorded116,221 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO 6638
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 116,221 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 116,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 115,817 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 115,229 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 114,666 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 114,666 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 113,229 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 112,335 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 111,794 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 111,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 110,878 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 110,101 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 109,022 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 107,864 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 105,550 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 103,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

moisture in nearside front headlamp

Pass 25 Apr 2013 100,301 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 100,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 86,619 miles

both front discs very rusty

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 86,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

both front discs very rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2011 69,878 miles

Both rear discs badly corroded on inner edge

Coolant leak from o/s/r of engine

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Wipers poor

Pass 23 Aug 2010 69,582 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 10 Aug 2010 69,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

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

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 5 Mar 2009 60,929 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,262 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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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OO 6638 is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OO 6638, 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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OO 6638 is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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