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R20 SOM

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,627 mi
Last recorded92,627 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 SOM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 92,627 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 92,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 92,438 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 92,203 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 92,160 miles

EMLturned off with scanner

Pass 2 Mar 2020 92,042 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 92,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 90,735 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 90,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 88,869 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,127 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,729 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 81,728 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 81,473 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 81,469 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,054 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,656 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 70,321 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 70,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 66,006 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,687 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OIL LEAK AT DIFF FLANGE

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,659 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 59,597 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 59,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,235 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,992 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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R20 SOM is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 71,281 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R20 SOM, 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 26 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R20 SOM registered?

R20 SOM is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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