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S7 ELS

2000 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,948 mi
Last recorded102,948 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 ELS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 102,948 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 100,470 miles

Nearside Front Floor has some corrosion however it is not near a prescribed area and is not substantial anyway

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor has some corrosion however it is not near a prescribed area and is not substantial anyway

Fail 6 Dec 2019 100,470 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor has some corrosion however it is not near a prescribed area and is not substantial anyway

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Floor has some corrosion however it is not near a prescribed area and is not substantial anyway

Pass 16 Oct 2018 100,111 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 100,108 miles

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

Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view headliner blocking view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 100,059 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 98,541 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 98,375 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 90,781 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 90,781 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 84,056 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 78,620 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 71,784 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 71,783 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 65,297 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 60,752 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 55,996 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 51,145 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 51,132 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

slight movement in o/s and n/s rear wheels

Pass 7 Feb 2007 47,690 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 47,690 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 42,700 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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S7 ELS is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S7 ELS, 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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S7 ELS is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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