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W165 XGK

2000 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,513 mi
Last recorded117,513 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 XGK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 117,513 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 117,513 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 116,444 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 115,809 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 115,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 114,831 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 113,790 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 112,019 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 111,160 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 109,906 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2018 108,421 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 106,161 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 106,037 miles

Central Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 103,919 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 102,150 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 101,226 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 99,117 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 93,232 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 85,430 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 79,273 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 71,957 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 63,433 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 57,953 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 50,239 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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W165 XGK is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc 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 W165 XGK, 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 W165 XGK registered?

W165 XGK is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 April 2000.

Is W165 XGK safe to buy?

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