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V81 LGN

2000 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,914 mi
Last recorded41,914 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 LGN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 41,914 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 41,852 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 41,743 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 41,605 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight UJ propshaft play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 41,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 40,962 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 40,955 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 40,590 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged full pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 40,457 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged full pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 39,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 37,262 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 35,827 miles

offside rear chassi corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 34,622 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 33,238 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 33,181 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 31,365 miles

Both rear road wheels have slight play

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly low on tread and earing on outter edge

Slight corrossion offside rear floor within suspension

Fail 25 Jul 2014 31,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear road wheels have slight play

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly low on tread and earing on outter edge

Slight corrossion offside rear floor within suspension

Pass 29 Jul 2013 29,167 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,431 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 10 Aug 2010 22,119 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 22,074 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 19,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Aug 2009 19,484 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 18,248 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 16,306 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 14,134 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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V81 LGN is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V81 LGN, 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 V81 LGN registered?

V81 LGN is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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