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X436 VVW

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,079 mi
Last recorded140,079 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX436 VVW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 140,079 miles

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

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside rear exhaust mounting broken

some movement in nearside front lower shock absorber bush

Pass 1 Oct 2013 126,818 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 126,564 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 108,767 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2012 108,639 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2011 96,171 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 77,298 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 72,837 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nail and screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2008 60,409 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 60,203 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 50,625 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,559 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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X436 VVW is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X436 VVW, 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 X436 VVW registered?

X436 VVW is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 December 2000.

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