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R90 JRL

2004 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,694 mi
Last recorded35,694 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 JRL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 35,694 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 35,413 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 35,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 35,159 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))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 34,848 miles

Engine & sill covers restricting inspection

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 34,655 miles

Engine & sill covers restricting inspection

Fail 18 Jul 2022 34,655 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine & sill covers restricting inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2021 34,284 miles

ENGINE AND SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTING INSPECTION

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 33,956 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 33,224 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 32,406 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 30,070 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 29,486 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 27,622 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 27,269 miles

Collision damage outer rim of offside rear wheel

Nearside front tyre worn inner shoulder and close to legal minimum

Fail 15 Oct 2014 27,269 miles

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

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

Collision damage outer rim of offside rear wheel

Nearside front tyre worn inner shoulder and close to legal minimum

Offside front brake pads worn to 3mm thick

Pass 15 Oct 2013 24,511 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inner shoulder

Screw in centre of offside rear tyre

Slight drive shaft end float on both sides

Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,933 miles

1.25 litres oil added to engine unit

Nail in treaded area of nearside front tyre

Offside front tyre wearing inner shoulder and close to legal minimum

Some drive shaft end float on both sides

Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,159 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 18,159 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 10,166 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 8,811 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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R90 JRL is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R90 JRL, 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 R90 JRL registered?

R90 JRL is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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