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R4 GXK

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

96,483 mi
Last recorded96,483 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 GXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 96,483 miles

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

all brake pipes covered with grease, appear ok at time of test.

Fail 19 Mar 2025 96,467 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive FLUID LEAK IN FRONT OF REAR OFFSIDE WHEEL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 96,187 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are greased up and under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing of age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play To steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Of age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive In front of wheel is wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 95,018 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 95,002 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 94,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 94,343 miles

FUEL PIPES GREASED

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 93,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 93,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 93,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 92,151 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 91,486 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam vertical bush (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam vertical bush (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 90,788 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 90,176 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 88,103 miles

brake pipes greased

corrosion on front and rear suspention

slight play on nearside steering rack end

slight play on offside rear fulcum pin

slight play on offside track rod end

Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,915 miles

slight play in rear diff bearings

Fail 4 Apr 2013 85,903 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)

slight play in rear diff bearings

Pass 28 Mar 2012 82,577 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 82,571 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 77,754 miles

2x rear tyres worn on outside

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

o/s reverse light out

play in 2x diff

Pass 18 Apr 2011 77,754 miles

2x rear tyres worn on outside

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

o/s reverse light out

play in 2x diff

Pass 28 Apr 2010 72,490 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 71,995 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 65,724 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

handbrake cables starting to rust

Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,335 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 59,335 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 54,592 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 49,866 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 49,866 miles

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

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

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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R4 GXK is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R4 GXK, 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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R4 GXK is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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