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M50 JXK

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,827 mi
Last recorded110,827 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 JXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 110,827 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 108,225 miles

n/s/r h/brake low on efficiency

Pass 3 Sep 2015 104,589 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 102,820 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 102,820 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 100,214 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 99,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 95,328 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 89,663 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 86,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre split on sidewall

offside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Feb 2009 71,962 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs slightly liped

offside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2007 50,224 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 50,219 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,269 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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M50 JXK is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M50 JXK, 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 M50 JXK registered?

M50 JXK is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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