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M777 XXX

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

105,543 mi
Last recorded105,543 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM777 XXX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 105,543 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 105,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 103,550 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 103,550 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 101,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside mirror deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2023 99,806 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 98,967 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 97,848 miles

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

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet catch stiff operation (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 97,113 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH front indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 94,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 91,352 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 89,373 miles

Nearside Front section of floor pan slightly corroded

Offside Front section of floor pan slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 89,217 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 89,217 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 87,207 miles

Some corrosion to OS and NS floor pans.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 85,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 83,408 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 81,326 miles

all four tyres, low and starting to perish.[on 3mm]

rear brake pads low,4/5mm

slight play in nearside front,lower balljoint.

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 80,056 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres close to limit.

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheelbearings,

Pass 16 Feb 2010 78,597 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 77,538 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 77,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 71,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 65,974 miles

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

offside front tyre on 2mm

play in rear hub lower bushes

slight play in steering rack

very slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 25 Jan 2006 63,262 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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M777 XXX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M777 XXX, 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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M777 XXX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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