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2000 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

571 mi
Last recorded571 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX61 VPN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 571 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 554 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 61,803 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,403 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

freeplay in offside front lower balljoint and cover split

nearside mirror cracked

no dash clocks working

no tell tales on dash

offside front tyre low on inner edge

wipers poor

Fail 12 May 2010

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

instrments not working on dash

n/s/f mirror broken glass/cracked

eml light on dash

o/s/f ball joint dust cover rubber split

o/s/f tyre perrishing in tread

Pass 5 May 2009 58,369 miles

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

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2008 56,412 miles

freeplay starting in offside front lower ball joint

front antiroll bar bushes worn and knocking

handbrake poor

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

nearside wiper poor

number plate spacing incorrect

offside front lower ball joint gaitor torn

offside rear subframe front bush worn

Pass 26 Apr 2007 54,802 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 54,802 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front/rear pads worn low

Pass 29 Aug 2006 53,437 miles

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

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

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

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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X61 VPN is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X61 VPN, 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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X61 VPN is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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