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SK04 RVC

2004 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,811 mi
Last recorded159,811 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 RVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2018 159,811 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear wing corroded

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

offside and nearside front floors corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 155,600 miles

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

Offside Rear inner sill starting to rust

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

play in nearside drive shaft in diff

Pass 22 Dec 2016 149,357 miles

offside rear diff mounting spacer missing

rusty around rear subframe mountings

slight play in rear drive shafts

Fail 22 Dec 2016 149,357 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear diff mounting spacer missing

rusty around rear subframe mountings

slight play in rear drive shafts

Pass 5 Jan 2016 143,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 137,376 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2015 137,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 129,283 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Dec 2012 121,943 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 121,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 116,622 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 116,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 114,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Mar 2010 111,337 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 104,178 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 104,178 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 93,744 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 81,052 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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SK04 RVC is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK04 RVC, 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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SK04 RVC is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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