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W239 EEB

2000 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

137,960 mi
Last recorded137,960 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW239 EEB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 137,960 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 137,214 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 136,019 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 136,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering within 30 cm suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 131,157 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded outer skin of double skin cassis near suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger corroded and holed but double skinned (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded outer skin of double skin chassis near suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 131,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded outer skin of double skin cassis near suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger corroded and holed but double skinned (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded outer skin of double skin chassis near suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 126,477 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis where sub frame for axle mounted minor corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis wear sub frame is mounted minor corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 115,966 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 110,295 miles

Both front floor pan secondary plates corroded but chassis not holed.

Both inner front chassis legs corroded but not holed.

N/S/F inner track control arm minor play.

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 102,761 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 98,550 miles

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 Aug 2015 98,357 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 89,803 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 85,187 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 79,821 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 79,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 69,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 58,460 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 46,460 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 36,862 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 25,354 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 14,267 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 14,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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W239 EEB is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W239 EEB, 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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W239 EEB is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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