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X232 WVW

2001 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,141 mi
Last recorded59,141 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX232 WVW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 59,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and cracking around tread (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front fog lights not working

Fail 20 May 2026 59,138 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

E.M.L. on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and cracking around tread (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front fog lights not working

Pass 28 Apr 2025 57,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge , cracking around tread (5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

front fog lights not working

Pass 8 May 2024 55,227 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 53,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

steering column universal joint corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 May 2022 52,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

steering universal joint corroded but not weakened

Fail 18 May 2022 52,412 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

steering universal joint corroded but not weakened

Pass 7 Jun 2021 51,232 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 51,232 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 49,557 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 48,002 miles

Nearside Front headlight condensated

both front tyres perished

front fog lights not working

Fail 15 May 2019 48,002 miles

Front 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 headlight condensated

both front tyres perished

front fog lights not working

Pass 16 May 2018 46,103 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 45,369 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 45,155 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,972 miles

Offside front tyre perished

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,791 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,520 miles

Offside front tyre perished

Underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,419 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,393 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,158 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,680 miles

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2008 42,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2007 42,199 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre has small split in side wall not showing cords

Fail 13 Jul 2006 41,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in tyre

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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X232 WVW is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X232 WVW, 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 X232 WVW registered?

X232 WVW is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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