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T15 DBB

2001 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

115,317 mi
Last recorded115,317 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT15 DBB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 115,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,worn on inner shoulders and close to wear indicator blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 111,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 9 Oct 2024 111,990 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides,inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis end at subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 108,831 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 108,831 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 105,789 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 105,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 105,131 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 103,805 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross member slight (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in both rear drive shaft uj’s

Fail 12 Oct 2020 103,805 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross member slight (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in both rear drive shaft uj’s

Pass 30 Aug 2019 103,174 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 103,174 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 101,729 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 99,930 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 99,930 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 98,131 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 95,791 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 95,789 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 92,617 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 88,985 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 88,985 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,042 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,026 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 79,026 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 76,478 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 74,060 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 72,398 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 70,600 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 69,323 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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T15 DBB is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 T15 DBB, 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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T15 DBB is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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