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R666 XKB

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,796 mi
Last recorded99,796 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 99,796 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded in places

front and rear number plates letering pool condition (thickness and grama)border line pass

hand brake weak (border line pass)

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis legs

oil around sump area

slight play in offside rear drive shaft joint

Fail 22 Jan 2015 99,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded in places

front and rear number plates letering pool condition (thickness and grama)border line pass

hand brake weak (border line pass)

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis legs

oil around sump area

slight play in offside rear drive shaft joint

Pass 2 Jan 2014 94,756 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 88,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 88,299 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 85,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 85,497 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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 82,074 miles

nearside & offside front floor pans corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2009 77,629 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 73,912 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 73,912 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 70,349 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 55,584 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 55,584 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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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R666 XKB is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R666 XKB, 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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R666 XKB is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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