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K8 OGW

2001 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

70,665 mi
Last recorded70,665 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 OGW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 70,665 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 65,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded at the front

Pass 9 Dec 2023 61,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod end ()

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2022 58,594 miles

Front Front fog lamps not working

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracked between treads and side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bottom corner sill corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 53,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear bumper damage

Pass 16 Dec 2020 52,210 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 50,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded slightly

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 48,850 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 48,850 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 48,088 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 48,088 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 46,924 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 46,924 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 45,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 45,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 44,376 miles

nsf chassis corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2013 42,654 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2012 40,722 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 37,573 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 34,841 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 31,070 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 26,330 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 22,497 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 13,039 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 11,556 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 11,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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K8 OGW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 79,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K8 OGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K8 OGW registered?

K8 OGW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 March 2001.

Is K8 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 OGW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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