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5454 MT

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,629 mi
Last recorded81,629 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5454 MT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 81,629 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 81,324 miles

Nearside Front Outer slight corrosion front edge of outer sill

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 81,148 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 81,054 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (borderline advise attention) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Jul 2021 80,790 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 80,708 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

no park brake tell tail visable

Pass 15 Jul 2019 80,627 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 80,465 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake lamp does not illuminate when on

Fail 24 Jul 2018 80,465 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake lamp does not illuminate when on

Pass 3 Aug 2017 79,968 miles

Offside Rear corrosion outer sill

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

air con rad damaged also green dye on a/c pipe at bulk head area

signs fluid on top chassi below abs unit (no visual signs of leak from pump or pws resevoir

Fail 3 Aug 2017 79,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear corrosion outer sill

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

air con rad damaged also green dye on a/c pipe at bulk head area

signs fluid on top chassi below abs unit (no visual signs of leak from pump or pws resevoir

Pass 22 Jul 2016 77,589 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 76,937 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel slight noise not rough

Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,961 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front wheel bearing slightly worn

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2014 75,951 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front wheel bearing slightly worn

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,059 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise not rough

Pass 30 Jul 2012 71,400 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 66,116 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 66,066 miles

Coolant level light on but coolant not low

Front tyres getting low on edges

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 56,301 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,647 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 43,378 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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5454 MT is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 5454 MT, 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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5454 MT is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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