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2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,783 mi
Last recorded55,783 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration700 PAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 55,783 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 55,592 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 55,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 54,492 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 54,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 53,502 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 53,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 52,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 51,008 miles

Nearside Front Small corrosion hole in non structural/non load bearing part chassis. nsf foot well. Not within 30cm of braking, seat mounting or suspension component.

Fail 21 Aug 2020 51,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Small corrosion hole in non structural/non load bearing part chassis. nsf foot well. Not within 30cm of braking, seat mounting or suspension component.

Pass 13 Aug 2019 50,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front uneven wear on o/s and n/s tyres

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement freeplay, o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear uneven wear on o/s and n/s tyres

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion along o/s and n/s floor to sill edges (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 50,384 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 49,377 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around leading mountings, both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 48,009 miles

slight corrosion in n/s front floor outer skin

Pass 10 Sep 2015 47,712 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,121 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 46,873 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 46,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,540 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,355 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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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700 PAT is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 700 PAT, 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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700 PAT is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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