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PN55 XCP

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,730 mi
Last recorded92,730 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 XCP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 92,730 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills front to rear

corrosion to nearside rear chassis area

several areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle including steering/suspension components

slight play in steering column

Fail 30 Jun 2023 92,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion appearing to nearside and offside inner sills front to rear

corrosion to nearside rear chassis area

several areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle including steering/suspension components

slight play in steering column

Pass 29 Jun 2022 90,761 miles

some corrosion to underside of vehicle including steering/suspension components/rear brake pipes. Vehicle has been heavily treated with underseal

Pass 29 Mar 2021 89,160 miles

slight play in offside front link arm

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in several places including nearside and offside inner sills front to rear/steering suspension components and rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Jul 2019 87,360 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,884 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 83,884 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,793 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 78,790 miles

Central Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 73,433 miles

Nearside Front Flexible hose rubbing on suspension arm(repaired)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 647,267 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 67,237 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 60,726 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 60,726 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 53,214 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 14 May 2013 53,214 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 21 Aug 2012 49,533 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,267 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 36,216 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 27,220 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 18,559 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2008 17,964 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 17,928 miles

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

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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PN55 XCP 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 69.6%.

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 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 PN55 XCP, 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 PN55 XCP registered?

PN55 XCP is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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