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S66 SCL

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,308 mi
Last recorded61,308 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 SCL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 61,308 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 60,321 miles

Minor age related corrosion to from and rear suspension components. Front chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2023 55,388 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 54,670 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 53,530 miles

Front suspension components corroded, not excessively.

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 52,561 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 51,751 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 49,904 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,522 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 47,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Rod detached (1.7.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 45,588 miles

outer skin corrosion n/s front floor

Pass 27 Jul 2015 42,883 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 39,488 miles

heavy undersealing on underside of body

Pass 5 Aug 2013 38,056 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 33,855 miles

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

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

nsf floor pan corroeded but not to excess

Pass 12 Nov 2011 24,446 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 24,446 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 16,332 miles

Front tyres worn on outside edge

Fail 17 Nov 2010 16,322 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 6,519 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 6,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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S66 SCL is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S66 SCL, 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 S66 SCL registered?

S66 SCL is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is S66 SCL safe to buy?

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