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X491 XCK

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,853 mi
Last recorded113,853 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 XCK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 113,853 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 113,853 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 111,751 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 109,206 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 105,482 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 100,995 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 80,999 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 78,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 77,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyres are deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,225 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,044 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 24 Jul 2015 60,970 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 60,970 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 51,577 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 45,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 44,743 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,029 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 42,181 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,551 miles

N/S Halfshaft seal leaking

Slight play in O/S/F Antiroll bar bush

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,141 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,516 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,526 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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X491 XCK is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue 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 X491 XCK, 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 X491 XCK registered?

X491 XCK is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X491 XCK safe to buy?

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