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M99 XKB

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

102,549 mi
Last recorded102,549 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 102,549 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 102,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 98,436 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 98,425 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 94,162 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 94,158 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 94,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on dash (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working washers inop (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill hold at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 88,554 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 88,318 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded nearside and offside front and rear

Fail 18 Mar 2020 88,316 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pies corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at inner sill floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pie corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded nearside and offside front and rear

Pass 20 Mar 2019 87,190 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 87,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 85,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 82,838 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 82,838 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,986 miles

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

advice n/s and o/ hand brake brakeing effort just met may need repair or adjustment

Pass 11 Mar 2015 76,443 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 8 Mar 2014 71,134 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,122 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 63,599 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 59,625 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 59,463 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 57,351 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle has been standing front and rear disc's slightly corroded,pitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 53,056 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 53,041 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 51,681 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 48,848 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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M99 XKB is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 M99 XKB, 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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M99 XKB is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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