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W6 RWL

2005 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,263 mi
Last recorded132,263 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 RWL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 132,263 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 119,099 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 119,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 106,892 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 97,379 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)

slight damage to offside rear sill

Fail 11 Aug 2014 97,379 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight damage to offside rear sill

Pass 12 Jul 2013 88,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 88,007 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,185 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 61,474 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Jun 2011 61,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2010 44,890 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,063 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 28,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 12,785 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 12,782 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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W6 RWL is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W6 RWL, 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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W6 RWL is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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