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P5 FCB

2001 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

87,468 mi
Last recorded87,468 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 FCB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 87,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 86,178 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 84,915 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 83,154 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 82,052 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,798 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 80,783 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 79,266 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 77,465 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 75,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 72,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 70,956 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 68,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 66,569 miles

Both front tyres perrished in tread area

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,760 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle very corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,295 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 53,561 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 53,561 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 47,029 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 47,029 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 38,809 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 38,807 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 31,893 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 31,893 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 25,418 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 19,884 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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P5 FCB is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P5 FCB, 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 P5 FCB registered?

P5 FCB is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is P5 FCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 FCB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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