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X888 GRR

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,311 mi
Last recorded61,311 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX888 GRR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 61,311 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 61,308 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre has chunk out of inner side wall

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,695 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 57,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 52,548 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 49,207 miles

n/s front tyre feathering close to legal limit, efficient at test.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 46,653 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,360 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,723 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,308 miles

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

body damage to offside rear quarter panel

slight play to offside of steering rack end

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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X888 GRR is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X888 GRR, 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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What year was X888 GRR registered?

X888 GRR is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is X888 GRR safe to buy?

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