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W778 VGN

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,763 mi
Last recorded79,763 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW778 VGN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 79,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 79,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 79,763 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 75,733 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 75,644 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 75,643 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 74,389 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 74,389 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,045 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,281 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 67,281 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,716 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,540 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,003 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,020 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,287 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,550 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 32,945 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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W778 VGN is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W778 VGN, 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 W778 VGN registered?

W778 VGN is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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