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W247 RCU

2000 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,571 mi
Last recorded87,571 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW247 RCU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 87,571 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 87,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,518 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 80,515 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 79,510 miles

offside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 21 Mar 2014 79,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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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W247 RCU is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W247 RCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W247 RCU registered?

W247 RCU is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W247 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W247 RCU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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