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A11 DGE

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

109,613 mi
Last recorded109,613 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 DGE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 109,613 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF WEAPING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 107,246 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 104,905 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 102,967 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 102,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 101,400 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 98,721 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 98,235 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 98,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 93,726 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 90,767 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 90,764 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 88,253 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 84,119 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 80,055 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,822 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 67,040 miles

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 19 Mar 2011 61,588 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,499 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 50,996 miles

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

offside front tyre tread wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,240 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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A11 DGE is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 A11 DGE, 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 A11 DGE registered?

A11 DGE is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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