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SB04 XKR

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,324 mi
Last recorded92,324 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 92,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge very close to cords showing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 92,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test DASH-CAM ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge very close to cords showing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 May 2019 85,692 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2019 85,687 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to o/s front brake pad condition (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2018 80,668 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 74,855 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 74,741 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 70,463 miles

Front tyres have wear to inner tread area

Fail 25 May 2016 70,463 miles

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

Front tyres have wear to inner tread area

Pass 5 May 2015 66,007 miles

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

nsf wheel badly damaged

Pass 21 May 2014 62,061 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,619 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 50,956 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,429 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 42,555 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,201 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 36,659 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Dec 2009 36,658 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2008 28,582 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,315 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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SB04 XKR is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB04 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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SB04 XKR is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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