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V29 SAM

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,732 mi
Last recorded84,732 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV29 SAM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 84,732 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 83,277 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 81,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 79,394 miles

nearside head lamp lens has slight condensation beam pattern is ok

offside head lamp lens has condensation beam pattern is ok

Pass 20 Sep 2021 78,429 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight corrosion to nearside front floor pan and offside rear sill

Windscreen washer tubing split

Windscreen wiper blade defective Driver's blade smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 75,898 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 72,407 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 70,018 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 70,007 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 66,984 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 66,965 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 64,594 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 62,290 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 60,054 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,161 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,677 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,345 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,636 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 48,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

F/Discs in a very poor condition.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,630 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,928 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,472 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 29,053 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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V29 SAM is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V29 SAM, 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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V29 SAM is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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