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PLZ 4271

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

100,837 mi
Last recorded100,837 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 4271
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 100,837 miles

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

emissions erratic

Pass 25 Jul 2025 99,381 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 95,642 miles

poor headlamp pattern

Fail 8 Jul 2024 95,632 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

poor headlamp pattern

Pass 11 Jul 2023 94,950 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Emission erratic/CO% on limit

Nearside Front Tyre tread getting low

Fail 8 Jul 2023 94,920 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Emission erratic/CO% on limit

Nearside Front Tyre tread getting low

Pass 6 Jul 2022 94,161 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 94,082 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 94,072 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill end cap (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 93,822 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 93,812 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 92,773 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside floorpan holed by corrosion

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 92,731 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside floorpan holed by corrosion

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 91,900 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 90,980 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 901,201 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 90,179 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 88,992 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 86,476 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 80,133 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 80,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 75,651 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 75,601 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 70,612 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 65,375 miles

engine management light is on indicating defect

Fail 26 Jun 2008 65,359 miles

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

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

engine management light is on indicating defect

Pass 26 Jun 2007 60,207 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 55,350 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 55,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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PLZ 4271 is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 PLZ 4271, 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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PLZ 4271 is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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