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W168 SVG

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

77,724 mi
Last recorded77,724 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 SVG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2022 77,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering behind sub frame mountain bracket (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sub frame mountain point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering behind sub frame mountain bracket (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sub frame mountain point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 77,240 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS central brake pipe corroded and covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR brake pipe covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR outer sill/wheel arch corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS central brake pipe corroded and covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR brake pipe covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR outer sill/wheel arch corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has minor leak of PAS fluid (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle has been extensively undersealed

Fail 14 Dec 2021 77,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS central brake pipe corroded and covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR brake pipe covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR outer sill/wheel arch corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS central brake pipe corroded and covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR brake pipe covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR outer sill/wheel arch corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has minor leak of PAS fluid (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle has been extensively undersealed

Pass 16 Dec 2020 76,626 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 76,306 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 75,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

vehicle has been underseal

Fail 22 Nov 2018 75,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

vehicle has been underseal

Pass 22 Nov 2017 74,032 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

vehicle has been underseal all underside

Pass 21 Nov 2016 70,803 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 70,803 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings innerfloor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 68,949 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,083 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 68,083 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 64,639 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 64,639 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,348 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 63,348 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 62,263 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,922 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 60,920 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 58,570 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 58,570 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 54,614 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion in offside front floor

interior mirror insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2007 45,873 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 40,077 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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W168 SVG is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W168 SVG, 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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W168 SVG is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 April 2000.

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