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W181 MBD

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

73,235 mi
Last recorded73,235 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 MBD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 73,235 miles

exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

rear suspension cradle corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2025 73,235 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

rear suspension cradle corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 May 2024 72,302 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

play in nearside rear bearing

slight play in nearside front track rod end

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 May 2024 72,302 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

play in nearside rear bearing

slight play in nearside front track rod end

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 71,223 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 71,223 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside reverse lamp in-op

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

Pass 19 May 2022 69,531 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 May 2022 69,531 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 May 2021 66,389 miles

exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 13 May 2021 66,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 May 2020 63,745 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 May 2020 63,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing behind subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing behind subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 60,309 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 60,226 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 56,234 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 56,169 miles

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

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))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 52,054 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2017 51,170 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2017 51,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 43,707 miles

n/side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,275 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 39,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,867 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,029 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,116 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,688 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,663 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,039 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 27,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 24,360 miles

all tyres wearing close to legal limits †slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 27 Feb 2006 22,039 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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W181 MBD is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 W181 MBD, 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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W181 MBD is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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