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W297 UJM

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

54,313 mi
Last recorded54,313 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 UJM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 54,313 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 54,051 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 53,336 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 53,055 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 52,513 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 52,157 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side under body corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 52,014 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,572 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 51,153 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 50,269 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 50,106 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear mains (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,539 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,186 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,350 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 47,547 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 46,691 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 45,524 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 42,893 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,163 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 33,356 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)

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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W297 UJM is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W297 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W297 UJM registered?

W297 UJM is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is W297 UJM safe to buy?

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