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R17 VXX

2001 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

43,817 mi
Last recorded43,817 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 VXX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 43,817 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 42,806 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 42,793 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 41,665 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 40,309 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 39,539 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 39,178 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 37,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 37,501 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 35,893 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 35,814 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,878 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 34,161 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 32,631 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 32,631 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 31,625 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 31,625 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,810 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 29,400 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,944 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,654 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 21,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 18,424 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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R17 VXX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R17 VXX, 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 R17 VXX registered?

R17 VXX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is R17 VXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 VXX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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