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V5 SJL

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,584 mi
Last recorded63,584 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 SJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 63,584 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 63,503 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 63,462 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear --- rear to front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 63,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear --- rear to front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2022 63,206 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 63,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury passenger floor (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2021 62,953 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 62,601 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 62,601 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2018 62,364 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 61,953 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 61,411 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 60,043 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 58,190 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 58,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 55,225 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 55,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 54,446 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 51,152 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)

Pass 14 May 2009 48,092 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 48,036 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,189 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,415 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 37,686 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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V5 SJL is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V5 SJL, 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 V5 SJL registered?

V5 SJL is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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