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W98 YMJ

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,875 mi
Last recorded91,875 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 YMJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 91,875 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge and close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear subframe and suspension arms slightly corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

sills and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2017 91,873 miles

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge and close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear subframe and suspension arms slightly corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

sills and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 89,635 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,194 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 88,906 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 88,741 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 88,630 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2012 88,610 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 85,952 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 85,952 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 77,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 77,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear 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 2 Mar 2009 68,278 miles

REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTINGS BUSHES WEARING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 61,153 miles

n.s front floor pan slight corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

small chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2007 51,247 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 46,739 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inside edge

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 YMJ is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YMJ, 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 YMJ registered?

W98 YMJ is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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