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38 BE

2000 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

35,455 mi
Last recorded35,455 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 BE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 35,455 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 34,541 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 33,765 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 32,743 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 31,772 miles

rear fog light tell tale not working

Pass 18 Feb 2021 30,843 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 30,189 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 29,344 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 28,348 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 27,561 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 26,754 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 25,506 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 24,141 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 22,481 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 20,696 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 18,964 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 17,413 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 17,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,202 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 14,822 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 13,913 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 12,512 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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38 BE is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 38 BE, 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 38 BE registered?

38 BE is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is 38 BE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 38 BE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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