2000 Jaguar XK8 · 1,794 MOT tests
2000 Jaguar XK8 reliability
2000 Jaguar XK8s fail 30.7% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 XK8 years (1,794 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XK8s: 25.9%)
- 30.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XK8s: 25.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- 82,519
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,794
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- 2001 cars: 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 9.5% of tests fail here (39% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Jaguar XK8
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.3%
- Lights and electrics10.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.5%
- Brakes9.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Body, chassis and structure3.9%
- Tyres3.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Lambda reading outside specified limits 4.68%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.29%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.73%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 1.9%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.73%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.62%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.87%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.75%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.58%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (5.3%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.13%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.63%)
Is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 reliable?
2000 Jaguar XK8s fail 30.7% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 XK8 years (1,794 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Jaguar XK8 MOT?
Most often lambda reading outside specified limits (4.68% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (3.29% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (2.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Jaguar XK8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 23, a typical 2000 Jaguar XK8 shows 82,519 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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