MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
Rear drive shafts have slight play
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both (2.4.G.4b)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint Both (2.4.G.4b)
both rear shaft uj's slight worn
N/S and O/S/R driveshafts have slight play
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)
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
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)
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
front brake discs worn
play in both front anti roll bar links
rear brake pads starting to get low
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)
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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.
Is RK05 VMH safe to buy?
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