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RN52 KPY

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,660 mi
Last recorded92,660 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 KPY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 92,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight kerb damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis rail corroded at subframe mounting

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded at subframe mounting

Pass 13 Sep 2017 90,221 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low.

both rear road springs have surface corrosion.

Fail 11 Sep 2017 90,219 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

both front tyres starting to wear low.

both rear road springs have surface corrosion.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 86,223 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 78,412 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 70,359 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,611 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,818 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 12 Jan 2011 34,880 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 34,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 22,435 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 14,182 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 8,883 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 3,816 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 25,218 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 25,218 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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RN52 KPY is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 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 RN52 KPY, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RN52 KPY is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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