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RK05 VMH

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,813 mi
Last recorded85,813 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 VMH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 85,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 85,771 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 83,941 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 83,887 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 83,859 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear driveshafts have slight play

Pass 21 Jan 2019 83,810 miles

Rear drive shafts have slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2018 83,729 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 83,354 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 83,281 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 82,045 miles

both rear shaft uj's slight worn

Pass 18 Dec 2013 80,849 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 80,746 miles

N/S and O/S/R driveshafts have slight play

Fail 13 Dec 2013 80,746 miles

N/S and O/S/R driveshafts have slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,495 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 78,092 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front tyres worn

movement in rear hubs

Pass 3 Aug 2011 73,926 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 73,922 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 70,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

play in both front anti roll bar links

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 16 Aug 2010 70,494 miles

front brake discs worn

play in both front anti roll bar links

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 18 Aug 2009 65,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,516 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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RK05 VMH is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 RK05 VMH, 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 RK05 VMH registered?

RK05 VMH is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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