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27 JAC

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

41,921 mi
Last recorded41,921 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration27 JAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 41,921 miles

Nearside Front Wheel slightly tight to turn by hand.

Offside Front Wheel tight to turn by hand.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 outer side walls age cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 41,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 41,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 41,447 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 41,447 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 40,361 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 39,602 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 39,595 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,056 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 39,056 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 37,961 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 36,084 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 35,488 miles

Handbrake cable corroded.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 35,165 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

both front jacking points heavily corroded / holed

Fail 28 Jan 2013 35,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

both front jacking points heavily corroded / holed

Fail 27 Jan 2012 34,641 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,641 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,548 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,349 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 31,349 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 28,506 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 28,506 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 23,437 miles

general corrosion under car

Pass 29 Jul 2005 17,928 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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27 JAC is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 69,640 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 27 JAC, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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27 JAC is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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