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A14 BRC

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

118,562 mi
Last recorded118,562 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 BRC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 118,562 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill - close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 117,347 miles

Nearside outer sill rear corner lower wheel arch area shows corrosion

Fail 13 May 2024 117,347 miles

Nearside outer sill rear corner lower wheel arch area shows corrosion

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 116,376 miles

light under body corrosion

Pass 3 May 2022 115,468 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 114,158 miles

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

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 114,158 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 113,346 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 112,082 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is slightly perished/cracked

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and offside front pipes, below radiator (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox Fault message on dash

Malfunction Indicator Lamp is illuminated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 112,054 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SP21 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Auxiliary drive belt is slightly perished/cracked

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and offside front pipes, below radiator (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox Fault message on dash

Malfunction Indicator Lamp is illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 109,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 109,687 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 106,492 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 106,368 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 106,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 105,812 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 103,583 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 103,583 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 101,239 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 101,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 99,040 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 97,225 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 94,595 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 92,200 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 88,960 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 88,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 81,810 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 81,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre has tread damage

Pass 6 Feb 2006 74,615 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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A14 BRC is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 A14 BRC, 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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A14 BRC is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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