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BG05 LRK

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,213 mi
Last recorded130,213 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 LRK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 130,213 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 130,213 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 127,476 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 121,969 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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

intermitten fault air bag light

Pass 3 May 2017 120,226 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 120,226 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 115,433 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 112,348 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 106,998 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 98,923 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 85,685 miles

air bag light on

Pass 9 May 2011 72,122 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 61,850 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 49,922 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 35,941 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 35,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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BG05 LRK is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BG05 LRK, 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 BG05 LRK registered?

BG05 LRK is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is BG05 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 LRK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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