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W799 WKH

2000 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,051 mi
Last recorded138,051 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW799 WKH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 138,051 miles

both front tyres have uneven wear

Fail 9 Dec 2011 138,051 miles

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

both front tyres have uneven wear

Pass 26 Jan 2011 134,451 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 126,184 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 126,184 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 105,093 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Mar 2008 105,093 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 100,410 miles

brake pipes across front and under inner wing covers look coroded, advise fyrther check with wheels off

nearside rear brake juddering slightly

slight play at both rear wheels

Fail 19 Jul 2007 100,410 miles

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

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

brake pipes across and under inner wing covers look coroded, advise further check with wheels off

nearside rear brake juddering slightly

slight play at both rear wheels

Pass 5 Jun 2006 84,778 miles

brake pipes to both sides front look coroded through clips.

front to rear brake pipes coroding

offside rear abs sensor wire insecure

Fail 5 Jun 2006 84,774 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pipes to both sides front look coroded through clips

front to rear brake pipes coroding

offside rear abs sensor wire insecure

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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W799 WKH is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W799 WKH, 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 W799 WKH registered?

W799 WKH is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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