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XK51 XKR

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,967 mi
Last recorded89,967 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK51 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 89,967 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 89,833 miles

rear drive shafts greased to remove play

tyre side wall been glued n/s/f

Pass 5 Oct 2013 89,335 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 89,057 miles

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

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Oct 2011 87,635 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs rusted

o/s rear tyre was flat

Fail 24 Sep 2011 87,626 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs rusted

o/s rear tyre was flat

Pass 11 Sep 2010 85,155 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 77,110 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre tread low of both rear tyres

slight play in o/s steering rack

steering angle sensor wire fouling on lower 'UJ'

Pass 6 Nov 2008 69,638 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 64,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 51,302 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 40,144 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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XK51 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 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 XK51 XKR, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XK51 XKR registered?

XK51 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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