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T15 DEG

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,060 mi
Last recorded157,060 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT15 DEG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 157,060 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 157,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 156,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 156,306 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 155,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

general corrosion to suspension parts and floor pans

Pass 20 Feb 2018 153,279 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 150,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside to nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 144,963 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 144,659 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 132,184 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 132,180 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 117,507 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 103,271 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 103,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 89,205 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 71,696 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,154 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 53,154 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 32,462 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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T15 DEG is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T15 DEG, 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 T15 DEG registered?

T15 DEG is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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