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RIW 5540

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,859 mi
Last recorded83,859 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 5540
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 83,859 miles

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

general signs of under body corrosion

offside front tyre perished

slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 24 Jul 2014 82,794 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 23 Jul 2014 82,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 81,874 miles

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

both front tyres are perishing on sidewalls

Fail 24 Oct 2011 81,868 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are perishing on sidewalls

Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,128 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm on inner tread

nearside main and 3 front (that run across front of car)brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2009 77,594 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 74,270 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 68,921 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 65,559 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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RIW 5540 is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 RIW 5540, 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 RIW 5540 registered?

RIW 5540 is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is RIW 5540 safe to buy?

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