2008 Jaguar XK · 2,537 MOT tests
2008 Jaguar XK reliability
2008 Jaguar XKs fail 23.5% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 XK years (2,537 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XKs: 17.8%)
- 23.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XKs: 17.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 67,716
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,537
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 3% of tests fail here (24% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Jaguar XK
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.8%
- Lights and electrics6.6%
- Tyres5%
- Brakes4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Steering3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 2.52%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.93%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 1.73%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Suspension rod dust cover no longer sealed 1.5%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.38%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.38%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.87%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.56%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.05%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.57%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (4.02%) · Brake hose ferrule slightly corroded (3.11%)
Is a 2008 Jaguar XK reliable?
2008 Jaguar XKs fail 23.5% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 XK years (2,537 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Jaguar XK MOT?
Most often ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (2.52% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (1.93% of tests), track rod end dust cover damaged (1.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Jaguar XK have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Jaguar XK shows 67,716 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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