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V778 RBK

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,484 mi
Last recorded102,484 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV778 RBK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 102,484 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2026 102,484 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 102,183 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 102,168 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 102,107 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 102,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 101,994 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 101,790 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 101,471 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 100,985 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 99,312 miles

slight corrosion nearside and offside front floor pans

slight corrosion on nearside rear suspension mount

slight wear in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 18 May 2015 96,874 miles

ADDED 2.5L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL TO THE MIN MARK AND OIL NEEDS CHECKING FAR MORE BEFORE DAMAGE IS DONE TO THE ENGINE

Fail 15 May 2015 96,874 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ADDED 2.5L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL TO THE MIN MARK AND OIL NEEDS CHECKING FAR MORE BEFORE DAMAGE IS DONE TO THE ENGINE

Pass 19 May 2014 86,849 miles

TH NSR TYRE IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 21 May 2013 83,357 miles

BOTH FRONT FLOORS ARE RUSTING

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND THE STONE CUT DOES NOT LOOK TO BE TO THE CORDS

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS GETING LOW

THE REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

Pass 24 May 2012 81,232 miles

ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

THE CUTS IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD DO NOT LOOK TO BE TO THE CORDS

THE REAR OUTER PADS ARE GETTING LOW

THE TYRE TREADS ARE ROUND ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

Pass 25 May 2011 76,870 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 72,714 miles

REAR OUTER PADS STARTING TO GET LOW

Pass 8 May 2009 67,581 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL MIN AND BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

NSR TYRE IS WORN VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL MIN

OSF AND NSF OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING NEAR THE TEST MIN

OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL MIN AND BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 29 May 2008 61,241 miles

ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

Pass 15 May 2007 56,869 miles

SCREW IN OSR TYRE TREAD

Pass 10 Feb 2006 49,099 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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V778 RBK is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V778 RBK, 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 V778 RBK registered?

V778 RBK is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V778 RBK safe to buy?

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