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B15 RGH

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

40,568 mi
Last recorded40,568 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 RGH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 40,568 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 38,889 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 37,780 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 36,415 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 34,555 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 33,299 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 32,626 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 31,196 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 29,753 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 28,639 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 26,722 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 26,712 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,494 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 22,270 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,169 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,380 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 17,260 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 16,626 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 13,806 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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B15 RGH is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B15 RGH, 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 B15 RGH registered?

B15 RGH is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is B15 RGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 RGH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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