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W443 BAC

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

87,961 mi
Last recorded87,961 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW443 BAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 87,961 miles

Brake fluid low warning displayed on dash but physical level correct

engine management lamp illuminated but not a testable item at this age of vehicle

gearbox fault indicated on dashboard display

Fail 15 Sep 2025 87,954 miles

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

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

EML light illuminating but not a testable item at this vehicle's age

Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,813 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 87,813 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 87,605 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 87,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2011 86,775 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 86,772 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

corrosion to rear discs...front pads low...o/s/f bottom ball joint boot split...corrosion to rear sub frame...corrosion to exhaust...corrosion to rear fley hose unions...corrosion to front discs

Pass 2 Aug 2010 84,914 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 84,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 79,169 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 79,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 67,891 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 67,889 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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 8 Aug 2006 59,478 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 59,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 53,014 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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W443 BAC 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 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W443 BAC, 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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W443 BAC is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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