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C4 EXM

2001 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,225 mi
Last recorded115,225 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 EXM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 115,225 miles

General underside corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 114,600 miles

General underside corroded

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central silencer starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 114,594 miles

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

General underside corroded

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central silencer starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 114,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases N/S middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

General underside of vehicle corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 114,242 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 114,241 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 114,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Radiator support corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2020 113,603 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 113,362 miles

Nearside Rear Drive Shaft UJ slight play.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive Shaft UJ slight play.

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 112,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear drive shaft uj slight play

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

Offside Rear drive shaft uj slight play

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 111,890 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Exhaust corroded

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 111,123 miles

rear tyres worn low (close to wear bars)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 110,141 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 107,227 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 105,049 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 100,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 100,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 100,448 miles

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

Brake pipes have been repaired with new pipe but to a poor standard

Engine coolant level warning indicator illuminated

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Oil leak

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2011 96,844 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 96,844 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 96,363 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 89,659 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs pitted

Fail 25 Oct 2010 89,659 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2009 82,438 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 70,773 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 63,799 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 54,104 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 54,104 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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C4 EXM is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C4 EXM, 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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C4 EXM is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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