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AEL 81

2000 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

75,555 mi
Last recorded75,555 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEL 81
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 75,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 74,232 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 72,802 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 72,802 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 70,789 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 69,051 miles

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2021 66,753 miles

n/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

o/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2020 65,435 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 63,302 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 60,275 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 58,191 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 55,638 miles

Heavy 'sweating' of power steering fluid, borders on leakage

Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,227 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to limit- centre of treads

Pass 17 Jun 2014 50,633 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 48,356 miles

Play in offside rear hub

Unable to view all brakes for wear

Fail 12 Jun 2013 48,356 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in offside rear hub

Unable to view all brakes for wear

Pass 8 Jun 2012 46,251 miles

Power steering hose sweating

Slight play- offside rear hub/area

Unable to fully view all brakes for wear eg. front inner pads

Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,509 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 44,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 41,056 miles

Slight rear wheels play (suspension) esp. offside

Pass 11 Feb 2009 39,535 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 37,529 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 37,529 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 35,218 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 31,684 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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AEL 81 is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AEL 81, 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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AEL 81 is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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