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X899 BCS

2000 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,252 mi
Last recorded94,252 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX899 BCS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor section (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2017 94,249 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor section (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 93,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 93,306 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 93,306 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 85,771 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 79,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,006 miles

Oil leak

centre and rear exhauast corroded

front floor corroded

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2012 74,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

centre and rear exhauast corroded

front floor corroded

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,060 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight noise from off side front wheel

Fail 21 Jun 2011 69,979 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slightlt noise from off side front wheel

Pass 5 Jul 2010 68,951 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 68,027 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 65,808 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 64,508 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 64,508 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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X899 BCS is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X899 BCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X899 BCS registered?

X899 BCS is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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