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V40 XKB

2001 Jaguar XK8

Bronze Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,869 mi
Last recorded102,869 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 102,869 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 102,869 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 102,457 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 99,656 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 99,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 98,283 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 96,396 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 94,227 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 94,227 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,199 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 93,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wipers starting to smear.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 89,447 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 89,447 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 83,175 miles

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 83,175 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 76,242 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 61,689 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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V40 XKB is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Bronze with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V40 XKB, 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 V40 XKB registered?

V40 XKB is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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