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R888 ERR

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,776 mi
Last recorded59,776 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 ERR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 59,776 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 59,569 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 59,300 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside slightly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 20 Sep 2023 59,218 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside slightly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Aug 2022 59,043 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 58,501 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 57,465 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 56,650 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 55,381 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion on nearside front floor, not within prescribed area

Fail 12 May 2016 47,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 37,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 37,444 miles

Front tyres perrishing but not resulting in any cord shown x2

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

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

Slight rear bearing movement x2

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,782 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,274 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,474 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,858 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,977 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 30,837 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,179 miles

small chip in o/s top of windscreen †slight damage to n/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 24 Oct 2005 19,158 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 19,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

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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R888 ERR 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 86.4%.

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 R888 ERR, 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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R888 ERR is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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The MOT history for R888 ERR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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