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W169 JOW

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,092 mi
Last recorded30,092 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 JOW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 30,092 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid section area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded (underside)

Offside Front floor excessively corroded not within a prescribed area (underside)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear wheels have slight play in hub

brake judder on road test but doesn't appear to be excessive

interior mirror - glass in poor condition slightly affecting view to the rear

Fail 3 Jul 2018 30,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid section area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded (underside)

Offside Front floor excessively corroded not within a prescribed area (underside)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear wheels have slight play in hub

brake judder on road test but doesn't appear to be excessive

interior mirror - glass in poor condition slightly affecting view to the rear

Pass 29 Sep 2016 30,052 miles

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

Offside Front floor excessively corroded and hole not within a prescribed area

Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,522 miles

CORROSION N/S/F FLOOR PAN [NONE PESCRIBED AREA]

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,928 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 27,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 25,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

near side front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,082 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 22,128 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2010 20,201 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,473 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,828 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,594 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 12,821 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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W169 JOW is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W169 JOW, 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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W169 JOW is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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