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RJ05 KSO

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,080 mi
Last recorded123,080 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 KSO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 123,080 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 121,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 121,208 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 114,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front jacking plate Strenthner plate slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear bumper loose

Pass 14 Feb 2018 109,185 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 104,352 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 98,978 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 91,667 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 84,687 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 84,687 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 84,467 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 83,839 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight end float in both rear drive shafts diff ends

some harshness in offside front wheel bearing, advise replacing

Pass 11 Mar 2010 79,662 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 79,662 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,255 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,355 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 50,355 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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RJ05 KSO is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RJ05 KSO, 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 RJ05 KSO registered?

RJ05 KSO is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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