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P8 AXK

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,594 mi
Last recorded45,594 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 AXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 45,594 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 45,442 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 44,978 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 44,284 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 44,248 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 43,564 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 42,879 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 41,798 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 41,798 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 39,845 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 37,781 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,987 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 36,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,224 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both rear wheels

Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,524 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 29,173 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,173 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,681 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 27,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,707 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 20,155 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 17,813 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,875 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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P8 AXK is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 P8 AXK, 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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P8 AXK is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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