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A17 SXJ

2001 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

90,701 mi
Last recorded90,701 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 90,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 90,389 miles

Central Rear Coolant leak coolant leak from rear of engine

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower section of near side rear sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 90,389 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working screen washers not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rigid brake pipe corroded to excess and corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear rigid brake pipe burst while carrying out brake roller test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Coolant leak coolant leak from rear of engine

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower section of near side rear sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 88,889 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 86,634 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread pattern close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rigid brake pipe corroded in clips close to being excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 83,895 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 82,205 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,483 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2019 80,059 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion to floor pan

Pass 18 May 2018 78,406 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2017 75,884 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

light corrosion to both front floors

Pass 12 May 2016 72,094 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 66,999 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 63,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2014 63,396 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 55,721 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 May 2013 55,721 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 49,961 miles

Airbag light on

Rear tyres 3mm tread

Slight play rear wheels

Pass 24 May 2011 48,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

front brake pads getting low

rear tyres getting low

slight play both front drop links

Pass 19 May 2010 43,817 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

unable to check inner brake pads

corrosion to brake discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2009 40,525 miles

'v' mounts split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

unable to see inner brake pads

Fail 29 May 2008 34,892 miles

'v' mounts starting to debond

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs slightly corroded

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 29 May 2008 34,892 miles

'v' mounts starting to debond

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs slightly corroded

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 23 May 2007 29,711 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 24,063 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

unable to see brake pads

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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A17 SXJ is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A17 SXJ, 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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What year was A17 SXJ registered?

A17 SXJ is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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