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W168 ALA

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

86,433 mi
Last recorded86,433 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 ALA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 86,433 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 86,433 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (4.2.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 85,316 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 82,975 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 80,649 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2022 78,305 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 78,305 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 74,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 74,787 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,573 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 72,573 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 70,373 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 70,373 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 68,114 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 65,903 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,106 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,158 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 61,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,828 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 55,373 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,619 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,902 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,695 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,304 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 39,205 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 35,161 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W168 ALA is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W168 ALA, 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 W168 ALA registered?

W168 ALA is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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