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VJT 808

2004 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,360 mi
Last recorded87,360 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJT 808
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 87,360 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 87,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 83,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 83,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Side repeater not working n/s and o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 77,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 77,082 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 72,792 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 71,642 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 71,539 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 71,539 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 71,539 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,329 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 71,329 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 71,254 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 71,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 70,079 miles

EML light on

both rear outer sills slight corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2016 70,067 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arch behind wishbone (2.4.A.3)

EML light on

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arch behind wishbone (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front floor pan holed

both rear outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2015 67,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front floor area corroded

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 21 Oct 2014 62,609 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 58,615 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 45,464 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 40,231 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,701 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 25,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,348 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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VJT 808 is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VJT 808, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VJT 808 registered?

VJT 808 is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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