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D281 CRY

2000 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,306 mi
Last recorded139,306 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD281 CRY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 139,306 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2024 135,460 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 135,460 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine misfire wont rev (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2023 135,437 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 133,687 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 128,710 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 124,292 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 122,749 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 122,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 122,045 miles

osf worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2018 122,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

osf worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2017 121,235 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 120,381 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 118,269 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 117,634 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 114,920 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Jun 2012 114,888 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2011 110,596 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 100,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 100,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 93,463 miles

surface corrosion n/s centre outer floor

Pass 5 Feb 2008 87,031 miles

nearside rear tyre on wearblocks

Pass 22 Oct 2007 85,559 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 85,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 72,309 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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D281 CRY is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 D281 CRY, 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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D281 CRY is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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