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W400 SPB

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,910 mi
Last recorded94,910 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW400 SPB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 94,910 miles

Both rear chassis legs corroded

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 93,026 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 91,097 miles

Offside Door mirror glass discoloured

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 88,320 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 84,359 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 79,753 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 78,206 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 74,667 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 69,462 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 63,194 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 57,739 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 52,553 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 52,551 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 46,425 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 46,424 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 45,797 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 44,893 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 44,893 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 38,434 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,378 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,265 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 19,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W400 SPB is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 53,601 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 W400 SPB, 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 21 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W400 SPB is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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