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M8 XXK

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

173,112 mi
Last recorded173,112 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 XXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 173,112 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 170,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 167,146 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 167,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 160,417 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 156,578 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2X. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 149,410 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 144,427 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 144,395 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 136,369 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 126,861 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 115,835 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 105,363 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge of tread

Offside Front tyre is worn slightly on the inner edge of the tread

Fail 22 Apr 2016 105,326 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge of tread

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded the front mounting bracket on the rear frame also floor slightly corroded near mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion small hole in floor but not with in 30 cm of a mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre is worn slightly on the inner edge of the tread

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded the front mounting bracket on the frame also floor corroded near the mounting (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 94,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 86,165 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 76,729 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 68,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

The nearside and the offside rear tyres are worn down close to the 2mm indicator marks in the tred also both front tyres are worn down on tthe inner edge off the tred.

Fail 8 May 2012 68,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

The nearside and the offside rear tyres are worn down close to the 2mm indicator marks in the tred also both front tyres are worn down on tthe inner edge off the tred.

Pass 10 May 2011 62,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres look like they have been run soft, marks on side walls, recommend replacing, especially offside one.

Pass 4 May 2010 55,200 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 51,272 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 48,536 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 42,449 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 36,005 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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M8 XXK 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 M8 XXK, 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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M8 XXK is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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