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M1 GBD

2001 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,730 mi
Last recorded138,730 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 GBD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 138,730 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 137,963 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 136,780 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 136,010 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 134,953 miles

Front radiator lower crossmember panel corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2019 134,496 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross-member/chassis end area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 134,496 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 133,411 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Straight section on cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 133,411 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Straight section on cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 133,008 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 132,999 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 132,244 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 132,193 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 131,760 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 131,760 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 130,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 128,888 miles

both rear anti-roll bar bushes perished and worn

rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2012 125,875 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 121,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 114,806 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 112,446 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 109,463 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 105,555 miles

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

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

both front tyre inner treads worn low

noise from engine drive belt pulleys recommend further investigation

offside front suspension lower arm ball joint dust cover excessivly split and detiorated

play in offside rear suspension antiroll bar drop link

Pass 10 Feb 2006 100,600 miles

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

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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M1 GBD is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M1 GBD, 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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What year was M1 GBD registered?

M1 GBD is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is M1 GBD safe to buy?

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