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W448 EEC

2000 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,088 mi
Last recorded101,088 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 EEC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 101,088 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 95,425 miles

All Suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

all suspension/steering /brake components corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2024 95,425 miles

All Suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all suspension/steering /brake components corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2024 95,372 miles

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))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension/steering /brake components corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 95,307 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,227 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 95,157 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 95,035 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 94,992 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 93,717 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 93,507 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 93,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 91,641 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 91,239 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 88,802 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 84,917 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Both outer sills corroding at the rear.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 78,217 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 78,181 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 69,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber split.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 69,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 69,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 65,706 miles

Front brake pads worn

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 10 Nov 2009 58,992 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 58,992 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 51,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,990 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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 36,641 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 36,641 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 28,309 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 28,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W448 EEC is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W448 EEC, 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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W448 EEC is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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