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AUM 397

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,244 mi
Last recorded73,244 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUM 397
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 73,244 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body showing signs of corrosion and to all suspension components

Pass 21 Jul 2021 72,363 miles

under body under sealed

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tyres edge worn

Offside Front Inner tyres edge worn

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 71,024 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Hand brake cables corroded

Slight play nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 8 Oct 2018 70,153 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 70,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 68,765 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 68,742 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2016 66,084 miles

rear brake hose ferules corroded but not to excess

Pass 1 May 2014 64,035 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 62,378 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 60,429 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 60,429 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 59,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both frount brake discs corroded

under side off vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,322 miles

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

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

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

both frount brake discs corroded

under side off vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2009 53,991 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear outer driveshaft cupplings have slight play

slight brake binde at offside rear

Fail 7 Dec 2009 53,991 miles

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear outer driveshaft cupplings have slight play

slight brake binde at offside rear

Pass 1 Dec 2008 48,401 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nerside rear drive shaft has slight play

play detected at steering

Fail 24 Nov 2008 48,401 miles

Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nerside rear drive shaft has slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2007 41,835 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 41,833 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,812 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 27,503 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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AUM 397 is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AUM 397, 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 AUM 397 registered?

AUM 397 is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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