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V8 MHX

2001 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,936 mi
Last recorded95,936 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 MHX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 95,936 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 95,916 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 93,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting is rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting is rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

power steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

sweat at power steering hoses but no sign of a deffinite leak

Fail 9 Apr 2019 93,611 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged parking brake cable is freyed (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting is rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting is rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

power steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

sweat at power steering hoses but no sign of a deffinite leak

Pass 13 Apr 2018 92,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting plates (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg, inner sill and mounting plate (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened the mounting plates (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg, inner sill and mounting plate (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

Fail 23 Mar 2018 91,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at mounting point (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at mounting point (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

colour of power steering bottle doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

sweat at steering pump although no sign of a deffinite leak

Pass 23 Mar 2017 89,984 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

colour of power steering bottle doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

engine bay covers don't allow a full check of some parts

Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

slight play in both rear suspension joints/wheel bearing

Pass 18 Mar 2015 84,379 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear chassis area corroded

rear wheels have slight play in suspension component

surface corossion to underside

Fail 17 Mar 2015 84,257 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear chassis area corroded

rear wheels have slight play in suspension component

surface corossion to underside

Pass 14 Mar 2014 80,895 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

heavy surface corrosion on parts of underside

Pass 22 Mar 2013 77,982 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

cannot see all brake pipes

Pass 17 Feb 2012 74,454 miles

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

alloy wheel scuffed

nearside sill damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2011 70,992 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE REAR TYRES TO BE REPLACED VERY SOON

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

damage to nearside rear sill

slight pitting to both front brake discs

surface corrosion on rear subframe and mounting parts

Pass 23 Feb 2010 67,928 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,777 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 64,769 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 61,477 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 61,477 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 58,190 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 53,988 miles

slight cut in nsf tyre sidewall

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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V8 MHX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V8 MHX, 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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V8 MHX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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