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N121 SJM

2000 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,937 mi
Last recorded86,937 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 SJM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 86,937 miles

underside heavily undersealed time of test

Fail 2 Jan 2026 86,937 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside heavily undersealed time of test

Pass 31 Dec 2024 86,525 miles

under side of the vehicle heavily under sealed in places

Pass 29 Dec 2023 82,272 miles

Nearside Rear chassis heavily under sealed

Offside Rear chassis heavily under sealed

Fail 28 Dec 2023 82,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear chassis heavily under sealed

Offside Rear chassis heavily under sealed

Fail 14 Dec 2023 82,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 80,357 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 80,357 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits n/s and o/s (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 78,649 miles

front n/s and o/s tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,121 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 75,874 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 75,873 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 72,183 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security end of n/s outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis heel plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis heel plate (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,494 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,646 miles

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

Water leakage at back of the engine

Pass 20 Aug 2014 66,251 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,592 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,378 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 62,329 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,868 miles

Exhaust Emissions CO Level High @ 0.18% On Fast Idle.

Front & Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Effort @ 170Kg Weaker Than Offside @ 280Kg.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil Leak @ Rear Differential Pinion Oil Seal Area.

Oil leak

Parking Brake Cable Casings Corroded.

Fail 25 Aug 2010 58,868 miles

Exhaust Emissions CO Level High @ 0.18% On Fast Idle.

Front & Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Effort @ 170Kg Weaker Than Offside @ 280Kg.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil Leak @ Rear Differential Pinion Oil Seal Area.

Oil leak

Parking Brake Cable Casings Corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,841 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

oil lead from front atf needs investigation

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,066 miles

Meatl brake pipe corroded at front cross member.

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

Nearside front and Offside front tyres are worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 46,608 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 42,892 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 42,833 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 25 May 2006 42,684 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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N121 SJM is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N121 SJM, 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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N121 SJM is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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