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V80 ACW

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,466 mi
Last recorded98,466 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 ACW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 98,466 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell area but not a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Near and Offside, making up part of the rear suspension (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 98,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell area but not a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Near and Offside, making up part of the rear suspension (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 98,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell, not considered a prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near and Offside sills but not considered a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Near and Offside MAKING UP PART OF THE REAR SUSPENSION (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 98,166 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell, not considered a prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near and Offside sills but not considered a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Near and Offside MAKING UP PART OF THE REAR SUSPENSION (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 97,897 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near and Offside, front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security foot well plate but not considered a prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear partly obscured by sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Near and Offside, inner and outer, (making part of the rear suspension) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near and Offside sill rear of but not considered a prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front mount point heavily corroded but double skinned (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 97,897 miles

Emissions not tested coolant level warning and coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45/18Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near and Offside, front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Coolant leak of radiator ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security foot well plate but not considered a prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear partly obscured by sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Near and Offside, inner and outer, (making part of the rear suspension) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near and Offside sill rear of but not considered a prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front mount point heavily corroded but double skinned (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 96,411 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 93,787 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 91,911 miles

Front inner brake pads worn 4-5mm

Nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,308 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 89,308 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 85,557 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 81,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 81,781 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 76,110 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,386 miles

(strongly advise)slight play detected at rear hub assembly both sides

Fail 18 Jul 2011 75,371 miles

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

(strongly advise)slight play detected at rear hub assembly both sides

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

o/s/r tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,815 miles

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

n/s/f floor area corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2009 70,622 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 63,362 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 63,355 miles

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

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 25 Jul 2007 54,343 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 50,005 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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V80 ACW is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V80 ACW, 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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V80 ACW is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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