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OU08 LWW

2008 Jaguar Xk

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,965 mi
Last recorded86,965 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xk50,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 LWW
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 86,965 miles

underside of vehicle treated with grease

Pass 23 Jan 2025 85,343 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 84,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 83,926 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 83,926 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 82,492 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 80,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 79,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped, worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Mist (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Osr arm, rear inner rubber worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe on both rear flexi hoses corroded up to union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 79,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped, worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Mist (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Osr arm, rear inner rubber worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe on both rear flexi hoses corroded up to union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 76,552 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2019 73,010 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 67,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 60,883 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 53,200 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 52,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns wiper blade spliting and smears screen slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2013 50,400 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 50,358 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonet stay strut missing

nearside front wheel damaged

recomend tracking

offside front tyre bald on inner edge + sidewall splitting

Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,391 miles

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

air bag light on

bonnet strut weak

recomend tracking

Fail 6 Sep 2012 47,375 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

air bag light on

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
Full Jaguar Xk reliability report

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OU08 LWW is a 2008 Jaguar Xk in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 50,092 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 Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU08 LWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU08 LWW registered?

OU08 LWW is a 2008 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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