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E11 DSB

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,203 mi
Last recorded99,203 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 DSB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 99,203 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 94,635 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 94,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 94,388 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe leaking cross member area (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 93,801 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2015 93,490 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

slightly oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 93,009 miles

both front anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

very slight oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 92,324 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner drive shaft u/j's have slight play

n/s/f shock absorber lower bush has slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2012 90,994 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 89,926 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake discs pitted (car been stood)

offside front D bush worn

Fail 11 Nov 2011 89,926 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake discs pitted (car been stood)

offside front D bush worn

Pass 11 Mar 2011 98,760 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f headlamp output is poor

Fail 7 Mar 2011 89,747 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 88,242 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 88,232 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 88,232 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 86,081 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 86,079 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 84,762 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in n/s/r hub

water in o/s headlamp

Pass 5 Feb 2007 81,272 miles

nails in all tyres except o/s/f

Pass 6 Feb 2006 71,492 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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E11 DSB is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 E11 DSB, 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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E11 DSB is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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