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P300 MES

2000 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

35,219 mi
Last recorded35,219 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP300 MES
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 35,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 35,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 34,373 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eml light on

Pass 9 Nov 2022 34,155 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 34,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 33,639 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 33,207 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 32,591 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 31,345 miles

Offside minor corrosion on floor

Pass 30 Oct 2017 30,031 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 28,381 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 26,858 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 25,471 miles

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

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

slight play detected at both rear wheels

Pass 7 Nov 2013 24,116 miles

both rear wheels have slight play

osf lower shock absorber pin has play

Pass 24 Oct 2012 22,829 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 22,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 21,768 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 28 Oct 2010 20,562 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 19,345 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 18,280 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 16,783 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 14,761 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 14,710 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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P300 MES is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P300 MES, 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 P300 MES registered?

P300 MES is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is P300 MES safe to buy?

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