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X185 KPY

2000 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,452 mi
Last recorded88,452 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX185 KPY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 88,452 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member /badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 86,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 86,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 76,398 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 76,398 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,558 miles

knocking noise on front suspension but unable to find anything during test

near side head lamp aimed on the low side of scale unable to adjust any more

rear number plate slightly insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2020 75,558 miles

Offside Side repeater not working connection (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

knocking noise on front suspension but unable to find anything during test

near side head lamp aimed on the low side of scale unable to adjust any more

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2019 73,578 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 73,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 69,497 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 69,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system union to brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 62,353 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Oil leak

Some light corrosion in underside of vehicle,but none excessive enough to fail

Fail 27 Feb 2017 62,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Some corrosion in underside of vehicle,but none excessive enough to fail

Pass 16 Oct 2015 53,531 miles

Front brake pads worn thin

Pass 10 Oct 2014 53,246 miles

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

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

both front head lamps have condensation in lamp

both front tyres baddly perished on outer wall

over head brake lamp not working

Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,930 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 52,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,307 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)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 52,307 miles

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

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 6 Mar 2008 50,885 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 47,658 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 43,644 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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X185 KPY is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X185 KPY, 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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X185 KPY is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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