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R123 ART

2000 Jaguar XK8

Black Lpg 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

76,332 mi
Last recorded76,332 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 ART
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 76,332 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 74,389 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 73,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 72,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 72,566 miles

Front Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 70,639 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 68,493 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 68,493 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 66,052 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 66,051 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 62,131 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 60,245 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 59,331 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 57,905 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 56,709 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 55,845 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 53,827 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,827 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 52,874 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,328 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 48,328 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake test not carried due to leaking brake pipe

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 41,697 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,289 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,221 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 36,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 31,819 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 26,979 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 26,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 26,896 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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R123 ART is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 R123 ART, 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 R123 ART registered?

R123 ART is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 December 2000.

Is R123 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 ART shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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