2005 Jaguar XK8 4.2L Petrol · W18 TAB
2005 Jaguar XK8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2005. Recorded mileage 85,321 miles. MOT valid until 25/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,321 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
W18 TAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 85,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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W18 TAB Mileage History
- 30/05/202481,445 mi
- 30/05/202481,445 mi
- 29/05/202583,736 mi+2,291 mi
- 01/06/202685,321 mi+1,585 mi
- 27/07/202685,321 mi
Average of roughly 1,797 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W18 TAB 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 (W18 TAB) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (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 Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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