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PMR 161

2004 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,385 mi
Last recorded43,385 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMR 161
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 43,385 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 42,104 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 40,537 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 38,554 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 36,557 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 33,449 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 30,495 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 28,443 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 26,881 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 25,269 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 23,580 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 21,757 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)

corrosion forming around rear subframe mounts

Pass 29 Aug 2013 20,072 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 18,115 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 16,144 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 14,408 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 12,137 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 10,146 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 7,559 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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PMR 161 is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 PMR 161, 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 PMR 161 registered?

PMR 161 is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is PMR 161 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMR 161 shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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