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W457 TRX

2000 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,320 mi
Last recorded68,320 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 TRX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 68,320 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 67,309 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 66,578 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 65,838 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 65,838 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 64,694 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 64,330 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 64,330 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly switch not illuminating (7.12 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale on dash not working (4.5.3 (a))

front fog lights not working

traction off switch not illuminating and headlight leveling not working and front fog and rear switch not illuminating in center dash module .

Pass 16 Apr 2019 63,093 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 62,629 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 62,626 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,179 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,597 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,358 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 56,765 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,118 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,924 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,966 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,027 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,459 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,549 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 18 May 2007 42,148 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 39,503 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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W457 TRX is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W457 TRX, 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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W457 TRX is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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