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W556 RPG

2000 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

122,930 mi
Last recorded122,930 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 RPG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 122,930 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 118,875 miles

under side covered in under seal

Fail 6 Sep 2024 118,868 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

under side covered in under seal

Pass 20 Sep 2023 114,943 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 113,798 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

engine covers fitted

rear subframe coated undersill

some areas underneath coated undersill

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2021 113,461 miles

Rear subframe coated in undersill

engine covers fitted

some parts underneath coated in undersill

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 112,847 miles

Nearside Front suspension/hub area slight corrosion

Offside Front suspension/hub area slight corrosion

Rear sub-frame coated in undersill

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 111,540 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2017 110,834 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 109,689 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)

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 108,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 4 Sep 2013 107,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Aug 2012 106,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Aug 2011 104,005 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 103,006 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Jun 2009 102,016 miles

Corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Handbrake cables rusty

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2008 101,091 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2007 100,170 miles

top fulcrum bushes rusty n/s/f brake rusty.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 98,194 miles

n/s/r brake disc rusty.

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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W556 RPG is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 W556 RPG, 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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W556 RPG is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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