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X244 VBK

2000 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,458 mi
Last recorded134,458 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX244 VBK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 134,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 118,213 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 118,213 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 118,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 113,896 miles

both front tyre's wearing on inner and outer edge's

Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 82,574 miles

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

n/s park brake low effort

Pass 27 Feb 2013 77,506 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 73,319 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,623 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 70,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,276 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 67,276 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside windscreen washer pipe split

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 62,444 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 59,589 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 59,565 miles

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 59,565 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 53,958 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 53,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 48,790 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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X244 VBK is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X244 VBK, 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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X244 VBK is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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