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MC03 CAT

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,102 mi
Last recorded28,102 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 CAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 28,102 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 28,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 24,288 miles

slight play o/s/r suspension bush

Pass 16 Jan 2012 24,662 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 22,472 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 20,373 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 18,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 15,005 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 12,419 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 10,295 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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MC03 CAT is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MC03 CAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MC03 CAT registered?

MC03 CAT is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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