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X8 RSG

2004 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,423 mi
Last recorded122,423 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xkr59,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 RSG
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 122,423 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 120,415 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 120,415 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 119,039 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 119,039 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 117,367 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 115,305 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 115,138 miles

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2016 115,094 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 115,093 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 115,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

Pass 9 Oct 2013 99,650 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 99,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANEL SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 91,106 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 82,476 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 69,025 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine management light on dash at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,232 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 61,024 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 61,024 miles

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

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,994 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 50,994 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 40,001 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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X8 RSG is a 2004 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 59,164 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 Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X8 RSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X8 RSG registered?

X8 RSG is a 2004 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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