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SK55 TNV

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,718 mi
Last recorded69,718 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 TNV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 69,718 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 67,955 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 67,955 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 66,636 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 64,724 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 62,715 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 60,583 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump slight weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 60,583 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump slight weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 57,353 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 57,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 56,681 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 55,117 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 53,210 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 53,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 47,062 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

slight seepage fom differential

Fail 19 Sep 2014 47,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

slight seepage fom differential

Pass 27 Nov 2013 37,820 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)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 37,820 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 23 Oct 2012 27,926 miles

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

o/sf tyre wearing on inner treads

Fail 22 Oct 2012 27,921 miles

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

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

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

o/sf tyre wearing on inner treads

Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,196 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 20,069 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,838 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,529 miles

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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SK55 TNV is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 SK55 TNV, 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 SK55 TNV registered?

SK55 TNV is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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