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W471 YKX

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,229 mi
Last recorded85,229 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 YKX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 85,229 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 84,884 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 83,668 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 80,409 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2022 80,277 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2021 76,943 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f floor corroded but not excessive

Pass 24 Jan 2020 75,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 74,107 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2019 74,107 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 285/30x20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2018 72,642 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 72,642 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 71,289 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 71,289 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,031 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 25 Jan 2016 69,031 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Aug 2014 66,768 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,654 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn

Front tyres cracked/perished

Pass 23 Aug 2012 59,263 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 56,041 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,898 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 50,898 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 46,592 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyre walls n/s/f n/s/r cut impact damaged.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,766 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 45,762 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,786 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 44,786 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 44,271 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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W471 YKX is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W471 YKX, 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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What year was W471 YKX registered?

W471 YKX is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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