2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Jaguar XK MOT pass rate and common faults

693 MOT tests in 2024. 73.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

129Well above average
Passed first time73.5%
Failed or needed repairs26.5%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 693 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    32 marked dangerous
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  5. Suspension rods - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  8. Stop lamp: not working1.4%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    15 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension12.6%
  2. Lights & electrics9.1%
  3. Brakes7.6%
  4. Tyres7.5%
  5. Steering3.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Jaguar XK?

In 2024, 73.5% of 2008 Jaguar XK cars passed their MOT first time, across 693 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Jaguar XK?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Jaguar XK reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 129, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).