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V8 SKT

2008 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,214 mi
Last recorded130,214 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar XK849,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 SKT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 130,214 miles

Engine/Body covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 125,538 miles

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

body covers fitted to the underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2021 119,316 miles

tpms light illuminated

Pass 12 Sep 2020 114,861 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 108,924 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

Pass 4 Sep 2018 103,655 miles

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 14 Sep 2017 96,841 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 96,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 92,708 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 92,708 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 78,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 78,675 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,172 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 43,870 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 43,814 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,021 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 28,020 miles

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

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

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

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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V8 SKT is a 2008 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 49,510 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 V8 SKT, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V8 SKT registered?

V8 SKT is a 2008 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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