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YH03 WAU

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,000 mi
Last recorded97,000 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 WAU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 97,000 miles

offside rear tyre has split in sidewall

slight play both sides rear driveshafts

small crack offside lower windscreen

Fail 26 Oct 2011 96,986 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has split in sidewall

slight play both sides rear driveshafts

small crack offside lower windscreen

Fail 21 Dec 2010 93,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front nearside tyre has cut inner edge

front offside wheel bearing slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2010 93,732 miles

front nearside tyre has cut inner edge

front offside wheel bearing slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2009 88,335 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 80,202 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 80,192 miles

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

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

damage to front bumper nearside corner

low engine coolant warning displayed on dash,recommend inspection

Pass 13 May 2008 61,593 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 56,817 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 56,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 46,339 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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YH03 WAU is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 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 YH03 WAU, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH03 WAU registered?

YH03 WAU is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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