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V8 XEB

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,208 mi
Last recorded103,208 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 XEB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 103,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 102,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS RAIL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 102,381 miles

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

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

corroded exhaust

Fail 5 Oct 2023 102,381 miles

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

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

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

corroded exhaust

Fail 16 Sep 2023 102,363 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

corroded exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2022 101,994 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 100,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2020 100,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

general corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2019 99,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2018 97,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 97,755 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 96,328 miles

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

both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2017 96,323 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2017 96,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear parking brake cable damaged and rubbers incorrectly fitted

both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape

exhaust corroded

general vehicle corrosion for age

Pass 4 Jul 2016 94,516 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres very slightly out of shape

general corrosion to under side

Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,007 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 90,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 89,353 miles

underside of vehicle has been heavly undersealed

Pass 3 Jul 2013 88,842 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 86,445 miles

small patches of corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2010 84,864 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 76,201 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 66,384 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 58,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 58,397 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 48,994 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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V8 XEB 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 76.9%.

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 V8 XEB, 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 V8 XEB registered?

V8 XEB is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 October 2000.

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