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SHZ 5748

2007 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,037 mi
Last recorded165,037 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Jaguar XK852,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHZ 5748
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 165,037 miles

rear suspension corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2024 156,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated, light output slightly reduced (recommend attention) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 1 Nov 2024 156,465 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working end outline marker lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements mounting screw changing characteristics of lettering (need to be yellow screw cover ) (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated, light output slightly reduced (recommend attention) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 17 Oct 2024 155,921 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 138,443 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 138,443 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 121,663 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 111,707 miles

CATS suspension fault on dash

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight bend in near side rear inner wheel lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack upper seal (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 111,706 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

CATS suspension fault on dash

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight bend in near side rear inner wheel lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack upper seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 108,081 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 108,081 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 98,967 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 98,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2018 81,121 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 81,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,162 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,361 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,289 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 38,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 25,557 miles

non standard number plates fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2012 23,278 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 21,453 miles

both wiper blades split.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 15,471 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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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SHZ 5748 is a 2007 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 52,872 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 SHZ 5748, 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 19 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SHZ 5748 registered?

SHZ 5748 is a 2007 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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