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W98 XUR

2000 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,170 mi
Last recorded59,170 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 XUR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 59,170 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 58,614 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 58,612 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 58,610 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 58,387 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 58,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Bothsides. (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 56,737 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 56,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,559 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 52,606 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 50,843 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 50,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,602 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,008 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,215 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,307 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,989 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 37,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 18,762 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 31,589 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 31,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,479 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 23,924 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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W98 XUR is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc 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 W98 XUR, 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 W98 XUR registered?

W98 XUR is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 April 2000.

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