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GAV 795W

2001 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

154,385 mi
Last recorded154,385 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAV 795W
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 154,385 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3 mm (275/35R19) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3 mm (275/35R19) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 145,464 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 141,289 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 141,289 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 137,162 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 137,162 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 134,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 130,971 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 126,930 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 123,237 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 121,062 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 118,028 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill riser (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (subframe mounting) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill riser (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (subframe mounting) (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 115,738 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 115,726 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 113,197 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 113,641 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion in nsf floor

corrosion started in n/s + o/s rear chassis

Pass 6 Aug 2014 110,019 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 109,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front floors corroded

condensation in nearside headlamp

low performance from nearside handbrake

Pass 9 Aug 2013 104,726 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 100,987 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 100,985 miles

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

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

both rear anti roll bar link pin bushes perishing, in poor condition.

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 99,060 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2012 99,031 miles

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

corrosion to nearside front to rear metal brake pipe partialy covered in sealant.

drivers door mirror loose.

offside front brake hose furrel heavily corroded unable to inspect fully recommend replacement.

offside front to rear metal brake pipe clips in poor condition.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 92,841 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 92,765 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 89,760 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 89,760 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 83,732 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside steering rack end has slight play

nearside rear lower hub joint has play, unable to find RFR

Pass 8 Jan 2008 80,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 79,371 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 79,371 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 63,735 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 63,126 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GAV 795W is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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 GAV 795W, 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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GAV 795W is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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