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W721 BAC

2000 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

68,663 mi
Last recorded68,663 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW721 BAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 68,663 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 79,497 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with side light (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 78,554 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 78,554 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2023 77,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 77,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 77,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 76,444 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion two o/s/f n/s/f floor

Pass 10 Mar 2020 75,693 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 75,374 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 75,267 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine low coolant light on

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remains (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,273 miles

Park brake performance low (16%)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 72,877 miles

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

Offside Front Cut in Tyre

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 72,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Cut in Tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,739 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,413 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,846 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on inner and outer walls

offside rear tyre perishing on inner and outer walls

Pass 20 Feb 2013 61,914 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 58,582 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 58,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 57,231 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,797 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 53,125 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,779 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 51,089 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 46,380 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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W721 BAC is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W721 BAC, 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 W721 BAC registered?

W721 BAC is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W721 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W721 BAC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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