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V800 KEG

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,895 mi
Last recorded70,895 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV800 KEG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 70,895 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 70,786 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 70,529 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 70,490 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,031 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 65,751 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 61,343 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,458 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,161 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 52,160 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,501 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 44,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 24 Apr 2013 44,486 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 May 2012 39,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 9 May 2011 36,338 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 36,338 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,081 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 27,294 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 22,379 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,928 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,135 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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V800 KEG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V800 KEG, 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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What year was V800 KEG registered?

V800 KEG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is V800 KEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V800 KEG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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