CarVerify

Free Car Check

W301 HFC

2000 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,954 mi
Last recorded60,954 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW301 HFC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 60,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

rear driveshafts slight play

Pass 28 May 2024 60,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Drive shafts slight play

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 59,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear drive shafts slight play

Pass 19 May 2022 57,313 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 57,313 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 56,893 miles

Emissions only just passed

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 56,558 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 55,986 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Exhaust system corroded

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Fog lens broken

Offside Front Head Lamp lens has water condensation

Oil misting around PAS pipe

Rear diff has oil weep

Pass 9 May 2018 55,598 miles

coolant leak

oil leak diff

Pass 11 May 2017 54,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leaking around rear diff area (possible prop shaft oil seal

windscreen wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 6 May 2016 53,493 miles

Slight bend at N/S/F inner wheel rim

Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,776 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 51,575 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,927 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 49,926 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 26 May 2012 45,481 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,229 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 39,764 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 May 2010 39,764 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,384 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 29,943 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 25,849 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 22,693 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 22,600 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W301 HFC is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Black 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 W301 HFC, 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

How do I check the history of W301 HFC?

You can check the full history of W301 HFC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W301 HFC registered?

W301 HFC is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W301 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W301 HFC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W301 HFC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W301 HFC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.