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W764 VLC

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,481 mi
Last recorded116,481 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW764 VLC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 116,481 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 115,118 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 114,250 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 113,852 miles

Floor not fully secure nsf floor soft (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 113,353 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front floorpan starting to corrode

Pass 14 Dec 2018 110,470 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 107,940 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 106,738 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 105,280 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 103,501 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 103,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 100,380 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

moisture in both front headlamps

speedometer bulb inop (still partially illuminated)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 100,380 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres perishing

coolant low warning on dash

moisture in both front headlamps

speedometer bulb inop (still partially illuminated)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 96,155 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 95,974 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 91,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

slight corosion to floor pans

Pass 15 Dec 2011 91,489 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

slight corosion to floor pans

Pass 27 Apr 2011 89,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

movement rear wheel bearings/suspension

Fail 21 Apr 2011 89,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

movement in rear wheel bearings/suspension

Pass 14 Oct 2010 82,863 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 72,420 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 62,063 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

movement in steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2007 53,117 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 46,616 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 44,801 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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W764 VLC 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 80%.

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 W764 VLC, 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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W764 VLC is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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