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V498 DSO

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,575 mi
Last recorded55,575 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV498 DSO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 55,575 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Dust covers deteriorated. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Dust covers deteriorated. (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight seepage of oil at steering rack turret. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 55,568 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Dust covers deteriorated. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Dust covers deteriorated. (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight seepage of oil at steering rack turret. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 55,168 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 55,162 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 53,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 52,639 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 51,416 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 50,668 miles

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 48,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 46,052 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 46,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 44,508 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

emissions erratic

nearside rear sill corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2016 44,485 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

emissions erratic

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2014 41,604 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 40,304 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,470 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 38,470 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,788 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,796 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,256 miles

offside front subframe bush light tearing

play in offside rear hub

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,623 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Mar 2009 19,623 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Jan 2009 19,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 18,515 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 16,781 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 16,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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V498 DSO is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V498 DSO, 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 V498 DSO registered?

V498 DSO is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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