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V686 PDU

2000 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,309 mi
Last recorded68,309 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV686 PDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 68,309 miles

Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged anti glare glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer joint clamps corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2025 67,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 67,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative intermittent operation (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative intermittent operation (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported on front crossmember (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported on front crossmember (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 67,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported on front crossmember (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported on front crossmember (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 67,636 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,453 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 67,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 67,328 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 66,343 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight leak on rear differential, Pinion seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 65,783 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 65,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,335 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 65,335 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 64,920 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 64,226 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,735 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2011 62,678 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 62,678 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 60,412 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 59,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 58,029 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 54,669 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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V686 PDU is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V686 PDU, 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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V686 PDU is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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