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VSG 1

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

64,480 mi
Last recorded64,480 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSG 1
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 64,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 64,423 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 63,554 miles

corrosion on n/s front floor rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2015 62,155 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,067 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 55,128 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 53,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,415 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 49,014 miles

air bag light on n/s

Fail 1 Feb 2010 49,014 miles

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

air bag light on n/s

Pass 28 Jan 2009 46,962 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 43,972 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 40,457 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,150 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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VSG 1 is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 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 VSG 1, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VSG 1 registered?

VSG 1 is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is VSG 1 safe to buy?

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