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SO04 KUP

2004 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,810 mi
Last recorded110,810 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 KUP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 110,810 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 110,805 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 109,705 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 108,855 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2016 106,270 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 101,320 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 101,189 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 98,101 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 98,024 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2013 93,634 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise all brake discs corroded on inner side

advise nearside front inner anti roll bar bush worn

advise offside and nearside steering track rod ends worn

Fail 8 May 2013 93,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise all brake discs corroded on inner side

advise nearside front inner anti roll bar bush worn

advise offside and nearside steering track rod ends worn

Pass 2 May 2012 87,699 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 82,340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear brake disc inner surfaces pitted

Fail 18 May 2011 82,333 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre inner shoulder heavily worn, alignment required

rear brake disc inner surfaces pitted

rear inner brake pads appear to be worn

Pass 2 Apr 2010 73,421 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 73,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 65,078 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 65,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 57,672 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2008 57,315 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 43,807 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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SO04 KUP is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SO04 KUP, 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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SO04 KUP is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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