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Jaguar

Xk8

8,068 MOT tests analysed. lands in the middle of the pack — here's where Xk8s pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.

That's 0.6 points above the UK fleet average across our 1,988 tracked models — a confident result.

Pass

76.3%

Pass-after-fix

3.1%

Fail

19.3%

Avg miles

85,305

Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%

The picture

Xk8: middle-of-the-pack on first-time pass

Across 8,068 MOT tests, the Xk8 returns 76.3% first-time pass — roughly in line with the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is the strength or continuity of the load bearing. Windscreen damage and warning device shows system malfunction round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 85,305, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.

Top ten reasons for rejection.

  1. 01

    The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

    325 occurrences · 4.0% of tests

  2. 02

    Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view

    207 occurrences · 2.6% of tests

  3. 03

    Warning device shows system malfunction

    192 occurrences · 2.4% of tests

  4. 04

    A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    182 occurrences · 2.3% of tests

  5. 05

    Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer

    174 occurrences · 2.2% of tests

  6. 06

    A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

    153 occurrences · 1.9% of tests

  7. 07

    The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

    151 occurrences · 1.9% of tests

  8. 08

    Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

    134 occurrences · 1.7% of tests

  9. 09

    Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

    113 occurrences · 1.4% of tests

  10. 10

    A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    111 occurrences · 1.4% of tests

Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.

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Buying or keeping a Xk8?

Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.

If you own a Xk8 and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.