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VX08 DXP

2008 Jaguar Xk

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,856 mi
Last recorded96,856 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xk50,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 DXP
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 96,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 96,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 94,137 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 94,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 90,639 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Sep 2023 90,329 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 89,883 miles

underside coated

Pass 30 Jul 2021 88,897 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 88,885 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no cords on show at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 87,134 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 86,593 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 86,593 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 85,480 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 85,473 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 81,448 miles

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

n/s rear tyer worn to bars

Pass 7 May 2014 74,260 miles

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

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 7 May 2014 74,260 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2013 58,160 miles

Advise front wiper blades split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 58,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise condensation in rear fog light

Advise front wiper blades split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,986 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,502 miles

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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VX08 DXP is a 2008 Jaguar Xk in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX08 DXP, 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 VX08 DXP registered?

VX08 DXP is a 2008 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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