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C18 RXK

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,001 mi
Last recorded53,001 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 RXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 53,001 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 52,899 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 52,615 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 52,200 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 50,232 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 49,865 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 49,399 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective front both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 49,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill rusty and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing broken,still works (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 48,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,559 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear surface corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 46,186 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,961 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,464 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,063 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 38,837 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,837 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 35,345 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 35,345 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/r lense cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,522 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,192 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 24,899 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,777 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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C18 RXK is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc 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 C18 RXK, 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 C18 RXK registered?

C18 RXK is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is C18 RXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 RXK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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