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GAM 91E

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,828 mi
Last recorded90,828 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAM 91E
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 90,828 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 90,828 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 90,616 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 89,418 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 88,997 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 88,176 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 86,542 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 86,489 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 85,145 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 83,541 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 82,509 miles

NSF tyre scrubbed off inner edge

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

OSF tyre scrubbed off inner edge

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

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 82,509 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

NSF tyre scrubbed off inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

OSF tyre scrubbed off inner edge

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 79,228 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 76,380 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 May 2012 76,337 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,365 miles

HOLE IN FLOOR N/S FRONT

Fail 2 Nov 2010 72,357 miles

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

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

HOLE IN FLOOR N/S FRONT

Pass 27 Oct 2009 65,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 61,727 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 61,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 58,568 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 53,121 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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GAM 91E is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GAM 91E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GAM 91E registered?

GAM 91E is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GAM 91E safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAM 91E shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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