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W56 XGP

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

77,064 mi
Last recorded77,064 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 XGP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 77,064 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 76,878 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 76,024 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 75,451 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 73,873 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 73,306 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 73,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 71,754 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 71,095 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2017 69,954 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint N/S & O/S/Rear, inner & outer joints. (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Anti-roll bar 'D' bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear discs slightly corroded, vehicle appears to have been recently unused. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2016 68,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut in tread

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2014 66,017 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 66,017 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear 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 Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 62,054 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 60,942 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Apr 2010 56,746 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 56,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 55,428 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 53,889 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 52,298 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 51,584 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 45,705 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 45,705 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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W56 XGP is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 W56 XGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W56 XGP registered?

W56 XGP is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W56 XGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W56 XGP shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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