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R6 JXK

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,661 mi
Last recorded71,661 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 JXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 71,661 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 70,977 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 70,008 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 67,957 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 67,482 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 65,310 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 63,769 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 61,670 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 59,815 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,322 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,210 miles

corrosion to nearside front floor

Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,252 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 49,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,592 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,414 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,046 miles

offside spotlamp lens damaged.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,137 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,326 miles

offside front spotlamp lens broken.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,573 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 38,572 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,971 miles

near side rear hand brake efficiency lower

off side & near side diff bearing end play

Pass 21 Oct 2006 32,667 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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R6 JXK is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R6 JXK, 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 R6 JXK registered?

R6 JXK is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is R6 JXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 JXK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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