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W493 XOY

2000 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,175 mi
Last recorded74,175 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 XOY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 74,175 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 73,949 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 71,691 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 71,666 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 69,873 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 69,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 69,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 68,926 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 67,344 miles

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

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 24 Oct 2016 67,341 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,340 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 66,180 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,122 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 60,811 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside and offside front and rear underfloor showing signs of corrosion

nearside front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 27 Jul 2012 60,576 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,372 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 59,261 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 57,515 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 57,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has 2 nails in tread

Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,457 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Oct 2008 53,711 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres on 3mm and nearside rear tyre was flat before mot test

Pass 13 Sep 2007 50,288 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 43,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W493 XOY is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W493 XOY, 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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What year was W493 XOY registered?

W493 XOY is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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