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A26 PLO

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,448 mi
Last recorded75,448 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 PLO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 75,448 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 75,448 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 74,304 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 74,304 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 73,726 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 73,013 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 72,982 miles

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 7 Jan 2020 71,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 69,879 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 67,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Behind subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 64,638 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 64,545 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low.

Coil springs slightly corroded.

Heavy corrosion to rear subframe mounting areas.

Minor chips in front windscreen.

N/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Slight play in both front lower shock absorber bushes.

Various patches of slight corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 61,450 miles

nearside (front to rear) brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2015 61,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside (front to rear) brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front headlight output reduced

Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,925 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion around rear subframe mounting points

Fail 30 Sep 2014 56,925 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight corrosion around rear subframe mounting points

Pass 4 Oct 2013 53,717 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,617 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 48,721 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 45,468 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 42,039 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,771 miles

Both rear tyres close /or on wear bars .

Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,679 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 29,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 29,135 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,073 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 20,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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A26 PLO is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 A26 PLO, 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 A26 PLO registered?

A26 PLO is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is A26 PLO safe to buy?

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