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V8 EBX

2008 Jaguar Xk

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,155 mi
Last recorded156,155 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xk50,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 EBX
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 156,155 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 153,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 153,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 147,702 miles

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 144,942 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 137,554 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 129,162 miles

slight leak on nsr diff seal

Fail 25 Jan 2018 129,162 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight leak on nsr diff seal

Pass 25 Jan 2017 120,919 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 113,641 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 113,641 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 105,158 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 95,917 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 86,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 86,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 80,819 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 67,203 miles

off side rear lower hub bush has slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2011 65,576 miles

front number plate in poor condition

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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V8 EBX 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 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V8 EBX, 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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V8 EBX is a 2008 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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