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DSV 621

2000 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,303 mi
Last recorded84,303 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSV 621
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 84,303 miles

Rear under body undersaealed

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 84,108 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 84,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 17 Aug 2017 83,835 miles

Nearside rear inner / outer sill area corroding

centre to rear (lower) brake pipe corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2016 83,227 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 83,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front shock absorber lower bushes showing signs of wear.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 83,188 miles

slight play in both rear and n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jan 2013 83,127 miles

slight play in both rear and n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Nov 2011 82,902 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 27 Apr 2010 82,599 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 82,502 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 82,502 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 82,350 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 82,004 miles

both /f/ top suspension mounts have slight play.

both /f/ tyres nearing limit.

both /r/ tyres on limit.

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play.

n/s/r wheelbearing has slight play.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 81,192 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DSV 621 is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DSV 621, 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 DSV 621 registered?

DSV 621 is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 December 2000.

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