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R700 GDB

2004 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

147,187 mi
Last recorded147,187 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 GDB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 147,187 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 147,181 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 144,226 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 144,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 142,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 141,321 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2022 139,605 miles

Offside Front steering rack showing signs of wear under load

Fail 12 Apr 2022 139,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength three different areas of corrision (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength one area of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front steering rack showing signs of wear under load

Offside Rear handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 22 Jan 2021 137,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 135,890 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 133,036 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 132,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 125,296 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 125,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 122,098 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

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

Fail 30 May 2017 122,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 245/40/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

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

Pass 23 May 2016 114,962 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s o/s (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s o/s front floor slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2015 106,534 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 99,411 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 99,400 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 86,084 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 86,084 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 71,292 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 52,459 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 35,256 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 35,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 32,922 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,048 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,562 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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R700 GDB is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R700 GDB, 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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R700 GDB is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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