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A5 RDR

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

59,630 mi
Last recorded59,630 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 RDR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 59,630 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2024 59,484 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 59,473 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 59,113 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened linkage bushes perish splits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 58,847 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 58,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 58,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 56,827 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 54,889 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 53,762 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 52,784 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 50,719 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 49,438 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,048 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 47,048 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 44,555 miles

Both N/S and O/S floorpans have been covered in underseal

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 44,555 miles

Both N/S and O/S floorpans have been covered in underseal

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,793 miles

Centre Rear Upper Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,335 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 31,058 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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A5 RDR is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A5 RDR, 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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A5 RDR is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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