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E3 KCB

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,052 mi
Last recorded118,052 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 KCB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2024 118,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush & offside (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded & offside (rear to front) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2022 115,300 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 112,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 110,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 108,222 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 107,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

damage to nearside of windscreen

Pass 13 Feb 2017 104,765 miles

CRACK IN WINDSCREEN N/S LOWER - DOESN'T AFFECT DRIVERS VIEW OF ROAD

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

N/S/F OUTER DOOR SILL CORRODED

N/S/R & O/S/R FLOOR CORRODED AND INNER SILLS

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 104,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

N/S/F OUTER DOOR SILL CORRODED

N/S/R & O/S/R FLOOR CORRODED AND INNER SILLS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 102,474 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT FLOOR CORRODED

O/S/R TYRE BECOMING WORN

Fail 15 Feb 2016 102,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT FLOOR CORRODED

O/S/R TYRE BECOMING WORN

Pass 19 Feb 2015 99,402 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 99,391 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 96,427 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 96,427 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes becoming very rusty in clips

hazzard light switch becoming faulty

nearside front brake pipe rusty

slight play nearside front lower balljoint

slight play offside rear driveshaft joints

Pass 5 Nov 2012 88,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 82,213 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 82,213 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 78,289 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 78,269 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 72,014 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 65,661 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 60,134 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 54,776 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 49,507 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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E3 KCB is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 E3 KCB, 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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E3 KCB is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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