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V8 OMV

2001 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,251 mi
Last recorded98,251 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 OMV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 98,251 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 98,082 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 97,419 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 96,845 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 96,616 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front a.b.s rings very corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 96,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 95,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 93,875 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 92,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 90,622 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 90,622 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

engine coolant leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 87,243 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 87,242 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 82,791 miles

rear hub bearings slight play

Fail 2 Jan 2014 82,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear hub bearings slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2012 78,102 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 75,055 miles

corrosion o/s and n/s/f floor pans not supportive

Pass 8 Dec 2010 70,241 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 64,732 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 58,315 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 58,282 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 56,852 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 49,940 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,286 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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V8 OMV is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V8 OMV, 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 V8 OMV registered?

V8 OMV is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 October 2001.

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