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X747 JRN

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

71,882 mi
Last recorded71,882 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX747 JRN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 71,882 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 71,074 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 71,074 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 70,167 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 70,164 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 70,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 68,853 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 68,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing behind front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing behind front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,435 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 59,171 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 59,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,930 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 54,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 50,116 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,244 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 48,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 47,710 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 46,024 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Missfire from engine

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,024 miles

Missfire from engine

Pass 10 Feb 2012 45,256 miles

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

seat switch has a broken operating knob,however you are still able to operate seat fore and aft.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 45,256 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet stays not holding open.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,358 miles

Slight corrosion at rear chassis areas

The bonnet struts are weak

Wiper scratch marks at offside of windscreen

Fail 24 Feb 2010 37,358 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Slight corrosion at rear chassis areas

The bonnet struts are weak

Wiper scratch marks at offside of windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise changing of wheels front to rear to even up or prolong tyre wear.

surface rusting is slight advise some metal treatment.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,896 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 26,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,364 miles

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2005 20,552 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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X747 JRN 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 62.1%.

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 X747 JRN, 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 X747 JRN registered?

X747 JRN is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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