RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Jaguar XK8 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·13,631 DVSA tests·2024
Across 13,631 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 76% of Jaguar XK8 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on road wheels and steering.
76%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 78% of peers
+14.8 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
13,631 tests · fleet 61%
76%
Where the XK8 fails
Suspension95
Brakes96
Body & structure98
Steering99
Tyres98
Lights & electrics96
Holds up better on road wheels, steering, lights & electrics.
Share of 13 years and older Jaguar XK8 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Jaguar XK8 tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Jaguar XK8 models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Suspension · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
- Brakes · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Jaguar XK8 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Jaguar XK8 holds up well for its age: 76% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 78% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Jaguar XK8?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Jaguar XK8 in 2024: 13 years and older, 76%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Jaguar XK8 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Jaguar XK8 versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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