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W957 MBT

2000 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,427 mi
Last recorded58,427 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW957 MBT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 58,427 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 57,484 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 56,444 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 55,522 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 55,420 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 55,089 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 55,089 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Strong smell of fuel under bonnet and underneath vehicle

Pass 9 May 2019 54,220 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 53,845 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 53,077 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 52,559 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 51,970 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 51,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 51,396 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 50,514 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 49,582 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 49,110 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 48,318 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 47,868 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 47,650 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 47,071 miles

Slight split in both front windscreen wiper rubbers.

Pass 17 May 2006 45,529 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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W957 MBT is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W957 MBT, 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 W957 MBT registered?

W957 MBT is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W957 MBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W957 MBT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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