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X974 RDA

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,115 mi
Last recorded87,115 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 RDA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 87,115 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 87,116 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 85,654 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 84,932 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 84,030 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 82,211 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 82,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 May 2014 77,768 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 73,145 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 73,145 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,617 miles

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

Incorrect size tyres fitted to front

Fail 7 Jun 2012 72,617 miles

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

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

Incorrect size tyres fitted to front

Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,734 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 68,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 59,796 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,930 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,695 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 47,695 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 39,533 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 36,991 miles

Slight play in rear wheel bearings/drive shafts

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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X974 RDA is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X974 RDA, 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 X974 RDA registered?

X974 RDA is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 October 2000.

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