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S2 KFC

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,187 mi
Last recorded56,187 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 KFC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 56,187 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear offside rear outer drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint

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

axle corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 56,159 miles

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

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

Rear Discs have surface corrosion on face (Been stored in Garage)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 56,152 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall 245/45/18 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. 255/45/18 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine misfiring

Gearbox sump corroded and weeping oil

Offside Front Door card loose

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

Oil spray needed as underbody corroding

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle is stuck in Valet mode

Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,516 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 55,516 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 54,657 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 51,830 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 48,084 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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S2 KFC is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S2 KFC, 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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S2 KFC is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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