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S55 XKE

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,870 mi
Last recorded73,870 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 XKE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 73,870 miles

Vehicle is undersealed

Pass 17 May 2025 71,220 miles

Vehicle is under-body exhaust brake suspension corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2023 67,991 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 66,650 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 64,422 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 63,359 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 60,574 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 58,495 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 51,001 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 48,234 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 18 Sep 2015 46,826 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 6 Sep 2014 44,884 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 43,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 43,636 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,574 miles

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

front brake discs corroded around edges

front brake pads over half worn

play in both rear hubs

play in offside front hub

Pass 10 Oct 2011 36,342 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AROUND OUTER EDGES

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR HUBS

Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,466 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 32,460 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,487 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 26,784 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,987 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 17,383 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,383 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 15,553 miles

screw in nearside front tyre.

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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S55 XKE is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S55 XKE, 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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What year was S55 XKE registered?

S55 XKE is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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