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RK08 XWP

2008 Jaguar Xk

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,143 mi
Last recorded85,143 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xk50,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 XWP
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 85,143 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Exhaust corroded around mid-pipe area

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to sidewall as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to legal limit as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 85,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer Thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust corroded around mid-pipe area

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged on sidewall as well. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing close to legal limit as well. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 84,914 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess no play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 84,873 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 83,536 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 83,220 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 79,644 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 79,641 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 79,295 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 66,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 44,489 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,901 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)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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RK08 XWP is a 2008 Jaguar Xk in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 50,092 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 Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK08 XWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK08 XWP registered?

RK08 XWP is a 2008 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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