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PEZ 998

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,204 mi
Last recorded52,204 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEZ 998
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 52,204 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 50,002 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 47,962 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 47,834 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 47,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 46,775 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 46,774 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 45,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 44,751 miles

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front corrosion on floor near jacking point

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface corroded (3.5.1i)

both outer sils covered by plastic trims

Fail 5 Apr 2018 44,695 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Coolant leak radiator area ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front corrosion on floor near jacking point

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface corroded (3.5.1i)

both outer sils covered by plastic trims

Pass 16 Feb 2017 44,100 miles

Coolant leak ()

both front tyres slightly cracking

Fail 31 Jan 2017 44,089 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and has age cracks

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor, near to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre has age cracks

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 43,201 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 43,006 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,004 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 37,380 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,687 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 32,100 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 25,065 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 19,216 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PEZ 998 is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PEZ 998, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PEZ 998 registered?

PEZ 998 is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is PEZ 998 safe to buy?

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