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M77 JGU

2001 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,842 mi
Last recorded95,842 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM77 JGU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 95,842 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 94,595 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 94,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 93,439 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 93,415 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 92,094 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 90,784 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 89,429 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 88,341 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 88,341 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 86,291 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,921 miles

both front upper suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 14 Mar 2017 82,346 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly mishapen

n/s outer sill has corrosion will need attention very soon

Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,006 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 77,901 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear anti roll bar link bushes are perished

offside rear tyre perished

slight play in both rear drive shaft joints

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,018 miles

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

hazzard switch sticks on

Fail 25 Mar 2014 75,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hazzard switch sticks on

Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,286 miles

Front wishbone bushes perrished.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 73,015 miles

Offside and Nearside front inner wing to chassis starting to corrode.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 65,434 miles

osf iner wing slightly corroded.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 54,971 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 38,498 miles

ns outer door sill damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,423 miles

ns outer door sill bottom edge damaged

osr exhaust silencer damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,131 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 38,131 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,929 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 32,928 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 25,149 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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M77 JGU is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M77 JGU, 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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M77 JGU is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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