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W743 VRD

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

102,286 mi
Last recorded102,286 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW743 VRD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 102,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 101,132 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 100,699 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal osr/nsr chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 100,698 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal osr/nsr chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 100,651 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 99,635 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 98,266 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 97,283 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 95,364 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 92,681 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 92,667 miles

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 90,025 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 86,643 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 83,665 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 78,952 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 73,517 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 70,164 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 69,192 miles

Centre Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 69,192 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 66,753 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 65,153 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 65,153 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 64,222 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 62,471 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 55,632 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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W743 VRD 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 84%.

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 W743 VRD, 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 W743 VRD registered?

W743 VRD is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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