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SOR 239

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,905 mi
Last recorded86,905 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOR 239
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 86,905 miles

Front cross member corroding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of car heavily coverd in undershield spray

Pass 15 Sep 2023 86,360 miles

Front cross member corroding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of car heavily coverd in undershield spray

Fail 12 Sep 2023 86,358 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front cross member corroding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of car heavily coverd in undershield spray

Pass 8 Sep 2022 85,427 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 84,895 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 84,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate show plate fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Offside catalyst has a broken bolt but is not blowing

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear show plate fitted

dsc light illuminated

handbrake light staying on

Pass 10 Jul 2019 80,548 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened attachment bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened attachment bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion occurring in several floor areas on underside

Pass 5 Jul 2018 73,073 miles

Engine oil level low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion starting to occur in areas of underside

Fail 5 Jul 2018 73,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Engine oil level low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion starting to occur in areas of underside

Pass 17 Jul 2017 67,584 miles

Both front tyres worn more on inner edges of tread

Engine coolant low warning on dash

Engine oil level on min

Front Oil leak cooler area ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 67,583 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake system leak (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine coolant low warning on dash

Engine oil level on min

Front Oil leak cooler area ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Test abandoned due to excessive leak from braking system-full test required

Pass 30 Jul 2016 64,612 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,270 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 63,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 61,418 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 61,414 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 59,721 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 58,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 53,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,584 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,682 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 37,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 31,087 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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SOR 239 is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 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 SOR 239, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SOR 239 is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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