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W159 KTL

2000 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,482 mi
Last recorded60,482 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 KTL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 60,482 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 60,182 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 60,182 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 59,410 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 59,408 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 58,932 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 58,925 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system running front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2022 58,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

restricted performance indicated on the dash

slight play in both sides rear suspension

Pass 21 Jun 2021 57,707 miles

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

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

front washers not very effective

Pass 23 Jun 2020 57,427 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,018 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 30 May 2018 56,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,819 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn more on inner edge

washers poor

Pass 25 May 2016 54,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Washer jet delivering little water to screen

Pass 4 Jun 2015 54,153 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2014 52,439 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 50,764 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 48,840 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 45,441 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 42,444 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 41,098 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,024 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 35,879 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 33,563 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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W159 KTL is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W159 KTL, 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 W159 KTL registered?

W159 KTL is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W159 KTL safe to buy?

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