MOT reliability

Jaguar Xk 8

Q: Is the Jaguar Xk 8 reliable?

Across 2 Jaguar Xk 8 vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Jaguar Xk 8?

The typical Jaguar Xk 8 in our data has covered around 71,978 miles.

2 vehicles · 42 completed MOT tests analysed

67%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Jaguar Xk 8 vehicles and 42 completed MOT tests, the Jaguar Xk 8 has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 71,978 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

1,715

Avg miles / year

1.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Jaguar Xk 8 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Jaguar Xk 8 MOT tests:

Other57%
Brakes18%
Lamps & electrical12%
Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
Steering6%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Body & structure3%
Seatbelts & equipment3%

Jaguar Xk 8 pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
6	1	100%
7	2	50%
8	1	100%
9	2	50%
10	1	100%
11	2	50%
12	2	50%
13	1	100%
14	3	33%
15	1	100%
17	2	50%
18	6	50%
19	3	67%
20	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Jaguar Xk 8 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Jaguar Xk 8 MOT tests:

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (3 times)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (3 times)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Upper rear sub frame mounting area bit scabby (2 times)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis both (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill both (7.1.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and component all (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)

Jaguar Xk 8 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2000	1	31	58%	64,068
1997	1	11	91%	79,889

Jaguar Xk 8 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Jaguar Xk 8 vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Jaguar Xk 8 MOT issues are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)); Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)).

The typical Jaguar Xk 8 in our data has covered around 71,978 miles.

Compare the Jaguar Xk 8

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