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45 GP

2000 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

71,008 mi
Last recorded71,008 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 GP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 71,008 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 71,004 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 71,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 70,707 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 70,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 70,706 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 70,002 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2019 69,444 miles

Front tyres tending to wear on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2018 69,127 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 68,709 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 68,709 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 66,802 miles

Nearside Front floorpan corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 66,799 miles

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

Nearside Front floorpan corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 64,272 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s front area of floorpan corroded through in non-prescribed area

Fail 10 Nov 2014 64,272 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front area of floorpan corroded through in non-prescribed area

Pass 18 Nov 2013 61,780 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 61,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,086 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 60,060 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres worn low on tread on inner edge,raised tread.

slight play in rear suspension -----engine light on

Pass 30 Sep 2011 57,387 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

running very lean on emmisions

Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,850 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 12 Oct 2009 50,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,418 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,523 miles

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

slight movement in both rear wheels/hubs

Pass 16 Feb 2007 41,194 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 33,601 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 33,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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45 GP is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 45 GP, 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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45 GP is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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