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W445 WFG

2000 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,721 mi
Last recorded76,721 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW445 WFG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 76,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jul 2022 76,645 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 76,640 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 66,367 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front floor pan holed with corrosion outwith prescribed area

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front floor pan holed with corrosion outwith prescribed area

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

brake pedal has higher amount of travel than normal

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements (16%)

Fail 1 Oct 2018 66,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front floor pan holed with corrosion outwith prescribed area

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front floor pan holed with corrosion outwith prescribed area

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

brake pedal has higher amount of travel than normal

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements (16%)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 59,909 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 59,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 54,477 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 54,477 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 36,250 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 35,752 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front floor corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2014 35,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front floor corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,844 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,637 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 28 Mar 2012 29,636 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,032 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,139 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 21,491 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

oil level low

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,375 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,745 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 12,699 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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W445 WFG is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W445 WFG, 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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W445 WFG is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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