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S7 RYL

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

104,591 mi
Last recorded104,591 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 RYL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2026 104,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed behind subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed above subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed behind subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring seat corroded and fractured (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2024 104,311 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 102,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill,on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake performance considerably less than n/s.

mil light on

Fail 27 Oct 2023 102,374 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill,on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake performance considerably less than n/s.

mil light on

Pass 4 Nov 2022 100,558 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 100,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 100,073 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 97,676 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 95,887 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge.

Fail 14 Oct 2019 95,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing inner edge.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 94,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near/on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 94,828 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near/on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 93,375 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 93,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 92,127 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 90,644 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 90,641 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 86,807 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 86,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 85,855 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall damage

offside front floor has slight corrosion but not excessive

Pass 8 Aug 2012 84,197 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,478 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 79,573 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 79,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 74,371 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 74,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 68,109 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge [bald]

Fail 10 Mar 2009 68,109 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge [bald]

Pass 12 Mar 2008 61,645 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 61,628 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 56,049 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 56,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2006 48,565 miles

nearside and offside front headlamps have condensation in

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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S7 RYL is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 S7 RYL, 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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S7 RYL is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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