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S555 KJL

2000 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,916 mi
Last recorded70,916 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 KJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 70,916 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 70,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 70,325 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 70,310 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 70,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 69,985 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 69,452 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 69,109 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 69,109 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 68,611 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 65,950 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan adjacent to door sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 59,249 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 59,249 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 51,220 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join on box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 51,220 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join on box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 41,210 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 35,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 31,216 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 30,441 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 29,031 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,259 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 25,720 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 25,921 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 23,042 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 22,876 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,096 miles

all tyres sidewalls starting to perish/crack

Pass 1 Aug 2007 17,188 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 14,527 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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S555 KJL is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S555 KJL, 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 S555 KJL registered?

S555 KJL is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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