Jaguar
Xk8
15,756 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 in line with the UK fleet average across our 1,984 tracked models.
Pass
77.5%
Pass-after-fix
3.2%
Fail
18.1%
Avg miles
86,685
Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%
This model's production run straddles the January 2006 Euro 4 cutoff. Individual cars vary — check your registration plate on the government's ULEZ checker. Daily charges if driven in the zone: London £12.50 · Birmingham £8.00 .
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.
ABI Insurance Group
Group 28–46
A high-group car — insurance costs will be significantly above average. Lower groups cost less to insure; UK fleet average is around Group 22.
Source: ABI Group Rating Panel · administered by Thatcham Research · groups cover standard variants; performance trims may sit higher. Browse all insurance groups →
28–46
out of 50
Top ten reasons for rejection.
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- 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
480 occurrences · 3.0% of tests
- 02
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
344 occurrences · 2.2% of tests
- 03
Warning device shows system malfunction
299 occurrences · 1.9% of tests
- 04
A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated
284 occurrences · 1.8% of tests
- 05
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
239 occurrences · 1.5% of tests
- 06
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced
203 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 07
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
200 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 08
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
186 occurrences · 1.2% of tests
- 09
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
182 occurrences · 1.2% of tests
- 10
A shock absorber bush excessively worn
181 occurrences · 1.1% 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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Recall history
2 UK recalls on record.
The Xk8 has 2 official UK vehicle recalls covering defect details, remedies, and affected build dates.
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.