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W232 CAY

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,086 mi
Last recorded58,086 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW232 CAY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 58,086 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 57,308 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 57,014 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 57,014 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jun 2021 57,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 56,554 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 56,284 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 56,111 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 55,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 May 2014 52,750 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 51,877 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside and nearside front tyre have uneven tread wear (245/4518).

Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,925 miles

offside and nearside front tyres have uneven tread wear (245/4518).

Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,412 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,942 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside and nearside front tyres have uneven tread wear.

Pass 12 Jul 2008 44,458 miles

off side mirror cracked but still provides an adequate view to rear

Pass 12 Jul 2007 43,812 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage (245/45z18).

offside front door mirror glass damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2005 35,816 miles

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

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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W232 CAY is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W232 CAY, 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 W232 CAY registered?

W232 CAY is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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