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V70 SLN

2001 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,138 mi
Last recorded92,138 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 SLN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 92,138 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 91,962 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 91,952 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 91,807 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 91,325 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 90,385 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 90,379 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2015 90,346 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 90,346 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,345 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 90,108 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 89,279 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 87,266 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 86,733 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 84,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

changed from private to 51 plate

Pass 19 Sep 2007 78,787 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 68,147 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 68,147 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 60,253 miles

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

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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V70 SLN is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V70 SLN, 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 V70 SLN registered?

V70 SLN is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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