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N50 CAT

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,088 mi
Last recorded57,088 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 CAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 57,088 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 57,085 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 57,002 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 56,863 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 56,861 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,628 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 56,105 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 55,997 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 55,499 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,326 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 54,463 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 53,807 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 55,216 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,689 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,687 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 51,687 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 50,182 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 50,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 49,180 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,757 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 39,725 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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N50 CAT is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N50 CAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N50 CAT registered?

N50 CAT is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is N50 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N50 CAT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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