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W398 EJO

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,817 mi
Last recorded3,817 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 EJO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2008 3,817 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 18 May 2007 1,892 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 8 May 2006 856 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 8 May 2006 856 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front number plate cracked.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

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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W398 EJO is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W398 EJO, 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 W398 EJO registered?

W398 EJO is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W398 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W398 EJO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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