2005 Jaguar XK8 4.2L Petrol · V8 SVU
2005 Jaguar XK8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 78,974 miles. MOT valid until 11/10/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 4196cc
V8 SVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 78,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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V8 SVU Mileage History
- 10/10/202274,192 mi
- 06/10/202375,552 mi+1,360 mi
- 09/10/202477,686 mi+2,134 mi
- 06/10/202578,974 mi+1,288 mi
- 07/10/202578,974 mi
Average of roughly 1,598 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V8 SVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Jaguar Xk8 (V8 SVU) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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