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V8 VBW

2004 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,916 mi
Last recorded65,916 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 VBW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 65,916 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 65,860 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 64,987 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 64,916 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 64,743 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 64,501 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 63,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 62,272 miles

FRONT PADS LOW

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

OSR TYRE ON 2-3MM

Pass 4 May 2016 62,091 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 61,960 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 61,960 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,552 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,180 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,376 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 49,183 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 49,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2010 43,323 miles

slight play in both front lower shock absorber bushes

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 31 Mar 2010 43,168 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,209 miles

handbrake travel high

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,007 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 37,978 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,770 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 32,558 miles

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

Offside 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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V8 VBW is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 59,923 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 V8 VBW, 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 22 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V8 VBW registered?

V8 VBW is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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