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X55 JWP

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,344 mi
Last recorded107,344 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 JWP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 107,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2024 99,741 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively all slightly (1.2.1 (f))

general underbody corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2023 92,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2022 84,201 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 75,057 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 73,125 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 71,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH INNER BUSHES HAS PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak under the engine and rear Differential . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 69,022 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 67,237 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 67,237 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 65,543 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 64,198 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 64,198 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,446 miles

all brake discs pitted on inner faces

unable to see front and rear inner brake pads

Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,199 miles

front & rear inner brake pads not visable.....

front brake disc inner faces corroding.....

light under body corrosion.....

o/s/r indicator fading.....

water in both headlamps.....

Fail 19 Mar 2013 55,199 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front & rear inner brake pads not visable.....

front brake disc inner faces corroding.....

light under body corrosion.....

o/s/r indicator fading.....

water in both headlamps.....

Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,054 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 44,502 miles

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

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

chunk out of sidewall protector on nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs corroded on reverse face

Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,195 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,396 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,837 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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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X55 JWP is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 X55 JWP, 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.

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What year was X55 JWP registered?

X55 JWP is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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