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91 AST

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,424 mi
Last recorded59,424 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration91 AST
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 59,424 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 57,183 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 57,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 56,808 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 56,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

wipers smeary

Pass 25 Jan 2022 55,106 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 54,026 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 52,219 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 50,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 49,510 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 47,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 45,465 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 42,911 miles

o/s/f wheel slightly buckled on outer edge

Fail 22 Jan 2015 42,911 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f wheel slightly buckled on outer edge

play in both front damper lower bushes

Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,136 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,394 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 36,601 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 33,210 miles

3 small cuts in n/s/front tyre side wall

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,190 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2009 22,318 miles

large screw in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 17,777 miles

N/S rear wheel centre cap missing (badge)

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

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

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 22 Jan 2008 17,777 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

N/S rear wheel centre cap missing (badge)

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 15,328 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 12,211 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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91 AST is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 91 AST, 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 91 AST registered?

91 AST is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is 91 AST safe to buy?

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