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M99 ARC

2000 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

42,844 mi
Last recorded42,844 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 ARC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 42,844 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 42,075 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 41,359 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 40,334 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 39,385 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 24 Mar 2022 39,290 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

nearside rear reverse light inoperative

Pass 10 Mar 2021 38,665 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,304 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,098 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 37,098 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 36,131 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2017 34,820 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 34,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,545 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 33,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,094 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 32,091 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,210 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,174 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 30,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,788 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 29,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,040 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,057 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,812 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,908 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 22,815 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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M99 ARC is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M99 ARC, 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 M99 ARC registered?

M99 ARC is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is M99 ARC safe to buy?

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