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W825 WGJ

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

116,016 mi
Last recorded116,016 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW825 WGJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 116,016 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 116,010 miles

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 109,826 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 109,826 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 109,778 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 104,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 101,167 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 101,167 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 96,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 96,314 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 94,325 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 93,592 miles

Nearside Front body/floor excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting. near side front floor

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 93,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front body/floor excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting. near side front floor

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 91,119 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 88,311 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 85,609 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 82,948 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 79,528 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 76,449 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 73,570 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,193 miles

offside floor startig to corrode

Fail 23 Oct 2009 70,193 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

offside floor startig to corrode

Pass 20 Oct 2008 66,525 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 66,518 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 62,380 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 62,370 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 58,484 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 54,448 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 54,448 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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W825 WGJ is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 W825 WGJ, 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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W825 WGJ is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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