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W222 JAG

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,520 mi
Last recorded99,520 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW222 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 99,520 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 94,632 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

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

engine management lamp displayed

n/s/r chassis leg becoming rusted/corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2016 94,631 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush n/s o/s lower eyelit (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

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

engine management lamp displayed

n/s/r chassis leg becoming rusted/corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

drivers door hinges worn

underbody becoming rusted /corroded in places

Fail 30 Jul 2015 90,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

drivers door hinges worn

underbody becoming rusted /corroded in places

Pass 11 Aug 2014 85,857 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,739 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 79,739 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 72,709 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 64,324 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 64,321 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)

Pass 25 May 2010 53,474 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 43,645 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,896 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 34,896 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,609 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 17,185 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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W222 JAG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 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 W222 JAG, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W222 JAG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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