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PJ04 LKL

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,814 mi
Last recorded82,814 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 LKL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 82,814 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 82,180 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 82,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 81,043 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 79,813 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 75,775 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 73,668 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 73,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 71,479 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 71,477 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 68,284 miles

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 8 Jun 2017 63,323 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 51,920 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 32,293 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 32,293 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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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PJ04 LKL is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 59,923 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 PJ04 LKL, 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 22 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PJ04 LKL registered?

PJ04 LKL is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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