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M4 SWD

2000 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,859 mi
Last recorded45,859 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 SWD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 45,859 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 45,596 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 45,229 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 45,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 45,010 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 44,568 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 44,219 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 43,495 miles

hand brake warning light on

Pass 27 Jul 2017 42,785 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 42,582 miles

engine oil low

Pass 30 Jun 2015 42,365 miles

N/S/R Wheel is slightly stiff when rotating, but the brakes are not binding.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,938 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 41,541 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,755 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 40,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,708 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 39,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,724 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 35,089 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 34,314 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,333 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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M4 SWD is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M4 SWD, 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 M4 SWD registered?

M4 SWD is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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