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S17 XKB

2000 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,473 mi
Last recorded53,473 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 53,473 miles

Covers impede parts of the insepction.

Front body crossmember corroded.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Headlamp levellers temperamental.

Nearside front brake hose slightly twisted.

Nearside front damper lower rose joint gaiter heavily perished.

Nearside front floor panel corroded by body cross-brace mounting.

Offside front damper lower rose joint gaiter heavily perished.

Offside rear chassis rail and floor panel corroded by rear subframe front mounting.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Fail 4 Jun 2026 53,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn through to wires (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn through to wires (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the insepction.

Front body crossmember corroded.

Front brake pads getting low.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Headlamp levellers temperamental.

Nearside front brake hose slightly twisted.

Nearside front damper lower rose joint gaiter heavily perished.

Nearside front floor panel corroded by body cross-brace mounting.

Nearside track rod slightly bent.

Offside front damper lower rose joint gaiter heavily perished.

Offside rear chassis rail and floor panel corroded by rear subframe front mounting.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 9 Jun 2025 48,250 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front crossmember corroded.

Front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Front wipers smearing.

Nearside front brake hose slightly twisted.

Nearside headlamp levelling motor slow to operate.

Nearside track rod slightly bent.

Offside rear chassis rail and floor panel corroded.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 11 Jun 2024 45,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Between 1.6mm - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre below 3mm

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 39,648 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge is right on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp levelling doesn't always operate

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge is right on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 34,478 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 34,477 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 34,263 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 33,898 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 32,798 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 32,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across front panel (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 30,278 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 26,569 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 23,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 19,476 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 19,446 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 16,074 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 13,165 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 13,045 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 12,582 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 9,752 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 8,689 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 14 Jul 2005 3,450 miles

front number plate plinth loose †large bolt embedded in n/s rear tyre.

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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S17 XKB is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S17 XKB, 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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S17 XKB is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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