Jaguar XK8 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 13,631 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the XK8 tends to fail
Share of Jaguar XK8 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on road wheels, steering, lights & electrics.
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).