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SO08 BVV

2008 Jaguar Xk

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,193 mi
Last recorded49,193 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xk50,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 BVV
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 49,193 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2025 48,000 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 47,023 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 47,017 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 46,022 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 44,239 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 44,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 43,304 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 41,804 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 40,126 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 38,409 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 34,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 24,457 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 18,361 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 15,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2013 13,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front tyre worn on edges and cut

Pass 2 Feb 2012 11,032 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 7,236 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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SO08 BVV is a 2008 Jaguar Xk in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO08 BVV, 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.

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SO08 BVV is a 2008 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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