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V3 RJH

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,240 mi
Last recorded70,240 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 RJH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 70,240 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 68,526 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 65,727 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 65,326 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,543 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,568 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 61,170 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 61,166 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 58,369 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,083 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,354 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Mar 2015 50,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,307 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,606 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 39,896 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 39,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

condensation in nearside head lamp unit

Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,293 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,339 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 21,590 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 15,972 miles

Nearside 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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V3 RJH is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V3 RJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V3 RJH registered?

V3 RJH is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is V3 RJH safe to buy?

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