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R777 MBH

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,885 mi
Last recorded74,885 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR777 MBH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 74,885 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

surface rust under car

Pass 16 Jun 2025 74,871 miles

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

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

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2022 74,209 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 74,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,108 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,645 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,962 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,589 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 70,589 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 67,597 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,597 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,640 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,380 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,967 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 57,159 miles

rear wheel bearing noise

Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,741 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,042 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 48,041 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 39,097 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 39,097 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,252 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 26,989 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,225 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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R777 MBH is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R777 MBH, 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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R777 MBH is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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