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P97 DPE

2005 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,878 mi
Last recorded64,878 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 DPE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 64,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear top wishbone inner rear bush breaking up

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 64,878 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear top wishbone inner rear bush breaking up

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 64,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 63,353 miles

headlamp lenses discoloured

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear suspension lower arm bushes perished

Fail 5 Oct 2023 63,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlamp lenses discoloured

n/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear suspension lower arm bushes perished

Pass 23 Sep 2022 61,394 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 61,394 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 59,402 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 59,362 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 57,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 56,026 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 53,668 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 53,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 50,860 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner tread

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

warning lamp illuminated on instrument information panel

Pass 21 Oct 2016 47,471 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 47,471 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 43,965 miles

near side rear sidewall puncture

nearside front tyre sidewall various cuts

Pass 24 Oct 2014 40,416 miles

nsf tyre sidewall damage

Fail 20 Oct 2014 40,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nsf tyre sidewall damage

Pass 30 Oct 2013 36,957 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 14 Nov 2012 33,946 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 33,946 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 30,587 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 27,238 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 22,890 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 22,599 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 18,594 miles

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

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

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

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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P97 DPE is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P97 DPE, 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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What year was P97 DPE registered?

P97 DPE is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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