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2000 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,441 mi
Last recorded40,441 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 EUR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 40,441 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 40,367 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 40,170 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 40,161 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 40,125 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 40,060 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 39,960 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 39,714 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 39,610 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 39,486 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,302 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 38,852 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,076 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 36,110 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 36,041 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,919 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 35,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,610 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,206 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,957 miles

both rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,012 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 32,109 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 3,076 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 30,767 miles

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

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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S55 EUR is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S55 EUR, 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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S55 EUR is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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