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W288 UJM

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,630 mi
Last recorded89,630 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 UJM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 89,630 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 88,304 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 86,876 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 86,874 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 85,071 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 81,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn hard on inner edge and slight damage close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 80,399 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 80,242 miles

Both front Anti-roll bar bridge mounting bushes worn.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 28 Mar 2019 77,858 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources ( Rec ) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 77,019 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,837 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 75,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,200 miles

slight play offside front steering rack end

Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,212 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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 69,973 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,787 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 65,239 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,255 miles

advise corrosion to both front crossmember brake pipes

advise small cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

Fail 21 Jul 2010 62,255 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise corrosion to both front crossmember brake pipes

advise small cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 6 Jul 2009 57,990 miles

advise damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

advise oil level on min

Pass 29 Jul 2008 56,499 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 56,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 53,605 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

parking brake lever drops down by it self when park brake is applied [rang jaguar derby and MOT inquiry line] that is normal operation

slight play in both anti roll bar mounting bushes when front end jacked up

Pass 11 Jul 2006 52,224 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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W288 UJM is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc 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 W288 UJM, 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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W288 UJM is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W288 UJM safe to buy?

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