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R888 DGC

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,262 mi
Last recorded84,262 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 DGC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 84,262 miles

rattle from rear nothing obvious

Pass 30 Jun 2023 81,927 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Very slight seepage from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges 245/40 R19 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres near to limit and nail in nearside rear 255/40 R19 96W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 79,614 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 79,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 75,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 70,116 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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R888 DGC is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 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 R888 DGC, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R888 DGC registered?

R888 DGC is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is R888 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 DGC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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