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X579 JEH

2000 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,730 mi
Last recorded111,730 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX579 JEH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 111,730 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside coated in underseal in general

Pass 28 Oct 2021 111,700 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 110,199 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 108,659 miles

slight play detected n/s rear wheel

slight play detected o/s rear wheel

Pass 8 Oct 2018 105,992 miles

slight leak power steering pipe when lock to lock applied

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

slight play rear wheel

Pass 29 Sep 2017 101,618 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 101,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 95,090 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Strong advise front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2015 80,469 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 80,469 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 66,873 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 66,873 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 57,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

corrosion to front and rear discs

Fail 2 Aug 2013 57,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

corrosion to front and rear discs

Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,460 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 38,423 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,150 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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X579 JEH is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X579 JEH, 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 X579 JEH registered?

X579 JEH is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 December 2000.

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