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RR04 XKR

2004 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,441 mi
Last recorded98,441 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRR04 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 98,441 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 98,340 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 97,629 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 97,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 97,412 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 97,374 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2021 96,807 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 96,798 miles

Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Pipe Rear Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked In Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 95,903 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 94,626 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 93,028 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 93,028 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 90,007 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 89,306 miles

Nearside front upper and lower wishbone bushes have play

Nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Slight play in nearside and offside track rod ends

Steering rack has play in rack ends

Pass 11 May 2015 88,273 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 88,221 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 86,372 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 81,373 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 81,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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Pass 16 Oct 2012 77,050 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 73,361 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 68,739 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,563 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 11 Oct 2008 27,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 22 Nov 2007 9,458 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 8,891 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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RR04 XKR is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 59,923 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 RR04 XKR, 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 22 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RR04 XKR registered?

RR04 XKR is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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