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W544 XCE

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,512 mi
Last recorded147,512 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW544 XCE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 147,512 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 147,512 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 137,262 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 137,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

floorpans corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2009 124,579 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 124,579 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 117,487 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 104,579 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 82,052 miles

'v' mounts starting to seperate

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

surface corrosion to all discs

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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W544 XCE is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W544 XCE, 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 W544 XCE registered?

W544 XCE is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W544 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W544 XCE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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