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W708 ULA

2000 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,215 mi
Last recorded117,215 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW708 ULA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 117,215 miles

Nearside Rear of sill corroded

Offside Front floor corrosion

Offside Rear of sills corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2020 112,902 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 110,914 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 107,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 107,372 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 101,885 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 101,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread and sidewall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2016 96,782 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 94,241 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 94,241 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 94,140 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside floor corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 90,976 miles

corrosion on various steering and suspension components

damage to windscreen upper area

Fail 19 Mar 2012 90,962 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

damage to windscreen upper area

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on various steering and suspension components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 83,967 miles

os & ns front inner wings corroded.exhaust corroded.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 83,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

os & ns front inner wings corroded.exhaust corroded.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 82,423 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 79,515 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 77,532 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f floor corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2007 73,759 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 73,751 miles

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit, suspect starting to wear out of shape 245/45/18 96y

slight fluctuation on n/s/f brake

various brake pipes starting to corrode in places

Pass 16 Feb 2006 69,708 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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W708 ULA is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W708 ULA, 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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W708 ULA is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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