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S714 JGP

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,745 mi
Last recorded20,745 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

RegistrationS714 JGP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 20,745 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 20,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 20,531 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 20,471 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 20,462 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 20,254 miles

Spare tyre defective appears under inflated

engine malfunction indicator lamp ("check engine") illuminated

Fail 31 May 2022 20,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour P.R.S replaced amber bulb, no further fault found (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective appears under inflated

engine malfunction indicator lamp ("check engine") illuminated

Pass 8 Sep 2020 19,488 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 19,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 17,578 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 16,154 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 16,154 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 12,242 miles

245/50/zr17/99y pirelli

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres perishing

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5 mm in center of tread

Fail 1 Nov 2010 12,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front track rod inner slight play

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 12,091 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front track rod inner slight play

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 11,282 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2008 10,190 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 10,153 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 10,138 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 9,358 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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S714 JGP is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S714 JGP, 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 S714 JGP registered?

S714 JGP is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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