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PBJ 1

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,848 mi
Last recorded77,848 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBJ 1
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 77,848 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 77,283 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 77,135 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 76,964 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 75,821 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 74,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor colseing plate corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both front shock casing corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2021 74,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor colseing plate corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both front shock casing corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2020 73,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 73,494 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively play in both rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/4518 on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front floor closeing panel corroded and holed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod inner joint some play (2.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks and cups heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 72,127 miles

under body corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 72,106 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both sides front floor corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

fault with bonnet switch

fuel , and brake pipes corroded

p.a.s. damp with oil

rear subframe corroded

some play in both rear drive shafts

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and cup heavily corroded (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing cup heavily corroded (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 May 2016 71,273 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 71,087 miles

under body corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 70,571 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 69,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges 245/4518y

Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,167 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges 245/4518y

Pass 18 May 2012 67,984 miles

Both Front Tyres worn on inner edge of tread

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 66,811 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,526 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 63,829 miles

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)

Fail 15 May 2009 63,829 miles

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

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

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 12 May 2008 60,961 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 54,536 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 54,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn & corroded

o/s & n/s/r shockabsorber lower bushes slightly worn

Pass 11 May 2006 40,875 miles

front brakediscs worn & corroded

slight play in o/s n/s/r hub bearings

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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PBJ 1 is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PBJ 1, 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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PBJ 1 is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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