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OUI 27

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

65,470 mi
Last recorded65,470 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 27
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 65,470 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 65,470 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 64,681 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 63,850 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 63,383 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 62,492 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 61,751 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 61,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45x18 both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,622 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 59,118 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 57,784 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 56,113 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 54,595 miles

slight play in both rear driveshafts resulting in play at top of wheels.

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 23 May 2014 52,798 miles

slight play in nearside front lower shock absorber bush

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 15 Aug 2013 51,673 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,933 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 48,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,515 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 46,515 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,369 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 41,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 41,750 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 36,038 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 36,028 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,339 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 30,102 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 23,722 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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OUI 27 is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 OUI 27, 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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OUI 27 is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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