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69 DR

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,088 mi
Last recorded45,088 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration69 DR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 45,088 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 43,943 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 42,731 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 41,755 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 40,644 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 40,064 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 39,229 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 38,063 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,335 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 34,859 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 32,881 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,385 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 28,502 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 25,528 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 25,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 24,040 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,511 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 18,841 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 16,132 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 13,915 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 13,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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69 DR is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 69 DR, 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 69 DR registered?

69 DR is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is 69 DR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 69 DR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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