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V9 KEU

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,349 mi
Last recorded108,349 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 KEU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 108,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 108,278 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 108,268 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 108,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 108,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rusting and in poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear outer drive shaft universal joint has slight play.

Fail 22 Apr 2024 108,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower bushing support plate holed to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rusting and in poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear outer drive shaft universal joint has slight play.

Pass 9 Feb 2023 108,028 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

both headlights full of condensation

Fail 7 Feb 2023 108,026 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

both headlights full of condensation

Pass 2 Nov 2021 108,006 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F AND N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 107,828 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 107,524 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative SELF LEVELLING (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected CORROSION GOES UP UNDER PLASTIC GUARD (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected CORROSION GOES UP UNDER PLASTIC GUARD (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 106,522 miles

Offside Rear SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER RACK JOINTS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 105,700 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 104,670 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 103,155 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 101,270 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 97,988 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

offside front tyre worn inner

Fail 14 Aug 2014 97,988 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside front tyre worn inner

Pass 7 Aug 2013 96,155 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 92,363 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 87,791 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 87,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 84,166 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 77,644 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 73,238 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 69,163 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 63,448 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 63,448 miles

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

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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V9 KEU is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 V9 KEU, 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 V9 KEU registered?

V9 KEU is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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