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RCH 143M

2001 Jaguar XK8

Bronze Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,078 mi
Last recorded120,078 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCH 143M
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 120,078 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 119,945 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 118,884 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked on inner side wall

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 117,847 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 117,249 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight leak from rear differential

Pass 7 Dec 2013 115,896 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 115,896 miles

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 114,924 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 114,924 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 113,773 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 113,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

needs air in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2010 109,753 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 106,862 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 102,818 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 100,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 92,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 92,187 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 88,692 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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RCH 143M is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Bronze with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 69,640 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 RCH 143M, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RCH 143M registered?

RCH 143M is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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