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E8 RCM

2000 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

72,529 mi
Last recorded72,529 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 RCM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 72,529 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 71,300 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 70,168 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 68,752 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 67,616 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 66,059 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 62,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

full underside of vehicle covered in waxoil not allowing full inspection of condition of components

slight corrosion in offside outer sill at rear

Fail 27 Jun 2019 62,890 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

full underside of vehicle covered in waxoil not allowing full inspection of condition of components

slight corrosion in offside outer sill at rear

Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,650 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front n/s and o/s lower shock absorber bushes slightly worn

Pass 21 Jun 2017 58,708 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 56,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight corrosion in nearside and offside front floor areas

steering column has slight internal free play

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,780 miles

seat switch operating ok but not seat switch no fully secure in seat

Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,115 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,776 miles

both sills to floors getting corroded

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

exhaust getting corroded

some play both bottom balljoints

some play both rear driveshaft outer universal joints

some play steering rack

Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,008 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 44,225 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 41,335 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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E8 RCM is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 E8 RCM, 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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E8 RCM is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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