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W198 RBN

2000 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,600 mi
Last recorded110,600 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 RBN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 110,600 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 109,584 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 108,234 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 107,098 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 105,604 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 104,010 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 102,386 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 99,799 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 98,237 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 95,831 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 93,998 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 93,997 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2014 93,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 92,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 92,355 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 90,645 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 87,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coolant leak

the front brake pads are 70% worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 82,708 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 82,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 78,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 74,363 miles

both front tres wearing on inside edges

rear brake pads look low

two old springs fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2008 74,361 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tres wearing on inside edges

rear brake pads look low

Pass 16 Aug 2007 69,986 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

rear brake pads look low

Pass 21 Sep 2006 63,964 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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W198 RBN is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W198 RBN, 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 W198 RBN registered?

W198 RBN is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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