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V8 PML

2008 Jaguar Xk

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,972 mi
Last recorded46,972 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xk50,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 PML
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 46,972 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 45,906 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 44,838 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 44,832 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 43,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 41,480 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear, outer + n/s inner (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged o/s/f + n/s/r (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 41,479 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear lower + n/s upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low n/s +o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear, outer + n/s inner (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged o/s/f + n/s/r (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 39,729 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 38,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 36,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2017 35,020 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing thin

Pass 20 May 2016 33,996 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 33,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 31,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 30,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 29,793 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 May 2012 28,992 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)

Pass 23 May 2011 26,070 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 26,070 miles

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

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

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

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 PML is a 2008 Jaguar Xk in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PML, 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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What year was V8 PML registered?

V8 PML is a 2008 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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