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W526 BJN

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,894 mi
Last recorded104,894 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 BJN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2026 104,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear brake pipe corroded to excess inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play top bush (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 104,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 104,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 103,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 102,682 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 102,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 102,480 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls cracked through to canvass (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 102,148 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrsion to sill and floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear mount for rear beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 102,144 miles

Emissions not tested lambda to high poor engine running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bolt on strengthening bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 102,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion underbody

Pass 21 Jan 2019 101,645 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 101,645 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 101,135 miles

body condition poor

Fail 25 Jan 2018 101,135 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

body condition poor

Pass 22 Feb 2017 100,017 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 100,016 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 98,665 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 98,666 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 94,999 miles

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

abs light flickered on during test and went off

weep from coolant hose from expansion bottle

Fail 8 Apr 2015 94,990 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

weep from coolant hose from expansion bottle

Pass 22 Aug 2014 94,541 miles

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

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

very deep cracks in osf tyre tread/not showing cords

Fail 22 Aug 2014 94,541 miles

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

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

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

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

very deep cracks in osf tyre tread/not showing cords

Pass 15 Apr 2014 94,064 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 93,009 miles

nsf floor pan corroded not prescribed area

Pass 24 Jul 2012 90,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 88,574 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 88,574 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 84,950 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 80,123 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 74,588 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 74,448 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 68,792 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 61,752 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 61,752 miles

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

Movement in both front shock absorber lower bushes.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2005 52,054 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 52,054 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive 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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W526 BJN is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W526 BJN, 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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W526 BJN is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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