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27 KTT

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,313 mi
Last recorded65,313 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration27 KTT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 65,313 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 62,914 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 61,416 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj's have minor play advise, (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj's have minor play advise, (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 59,652 miles

rear drive shafts have minor play advise, rear tyres low tread advise,

Pass 3 May 2022 58,058 miles

rear tyres low tread,

Pass 28 Apr 2021 55,492 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 54,120 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 53,848 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 53,848 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 51,473 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 51,427 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 48,711 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 48,711 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 44,938 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 44,938 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,688 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 40,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 37,045 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 37,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 31,288 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)

Front offside brake binding slightly.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,392 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 20,308 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 15,506 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,682 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
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27 KTT is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 27 KTT, 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 27 KTT registered?

27 KTT is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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