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SDN 512

2008 Jaguar Xk

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,294 mi
Last recorded84,294 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xk50,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDN 512
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 84,294 miles

Front tyres cracked on outer edges

Nearside seat belt webbing twisted

Fail 8 Aug 2025 84,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour Emitting white light (4.4.3 (a))

Front tyres cracked on outer edges of tread areas

Passengers seat belt webbing twisted

Pass 2 Jun 2023 83,669 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 83,250 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 82,955 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 82,528 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 82,526 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 81,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 81,655 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 70,040 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 66,482 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 50,070 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 45,946 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 34,209 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 34,197 miles

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 33,359 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 13,734 miles

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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SDN 512 is a 2008 Jaguar Xk in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SDN 512, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SDN 512 registered?

SDN 512 is a 2008 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is SDN 512 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDN 512 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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