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SKZ 656

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

119,075 mi
Last recorded119,075 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKZ 656
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 119,075 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 118,507 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 117,229 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 117,229 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 114,274 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 114,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 109,372 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 107,386 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 100,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 100,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 99,148 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PUMP.

SOME WEAR IN O/S OF POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION.

Fail 31 Jan 2018 99,148 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

O/S AND N/S FRONT UNDER FRAMING HOLED BY CORROSION,IN AREA OF REINFORCING CROSS BRACE.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PUMP.

SOME WEAR IN O/S OF POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 97,342 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion hole in offside front underframe,but not in a prescribed area.

wear in offside of power steering rack and pinion.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 93,982 miles

O/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PUMP.

WEAR IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 12 Jan 2015 90,907 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion hole in o/s front underframe but not in a prescribed area.

wear in o/s of power steering rack and pinion.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 86,619 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

deep corrosion on o/s and n/s rear chassis members.

o/s rear tyre badly worn on inner edge and nearing stage of replacement

wear in o/s of power steering rack.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 86,611 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

deep corrosion on o/s and n/s rear chassis members.

o/s rear tyre badly worn on inner edge and nearing stage of replacement

wear in o/s of power steering rack.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 81,972 miles

CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

DEEP CORROSION ON O/S AND N/S REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 79,793 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 79,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 75,536 miles

N/S FRONT UNDERFRAME HOLED BY CORROSION,BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA.

PLAY IN N/S REAR HUB BEARINGS.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 69,556 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 60,475 miles

Engine poor running?misfire .?? . Emissions passed ok.

Fail 12 Jan 2009 60,471 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Engine poor running?misfire .?? . Emissions passed ok.

Pass 12 Jan 2008 58,194 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 52,074 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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SKZ 656 is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SKZ 656, 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 SKZ 656 registered?

SKZ 656 is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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