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M4 FXB

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,592 mi
Last recorded98,592 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 FXB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 98,592 miles

Corrotion alround underside of vehicle.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deteorated.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Near side exhaust cat welded repair.

Near side front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 98,592 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Corrotion alround underside of vehicle.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deteorated.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Near side front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 93,263 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 89,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 84,036 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all discs surface rust

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 84,036 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all discs surface rust

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 76,857 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 72,725 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 72,725 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 70,487 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 60,568 miles

play at o/s/f bottom strut mounting

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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M4 FXB is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M4 FXB, 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 M4 FXB registered?

M4 FXB is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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