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X241 PEW

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

120,808 mi
Last recorded120,808 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX241 PEW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 120,808 miles

Front Sills Corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2026 120,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sills Corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2025 120,678 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel has movement

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel has movement

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

both front sills corroded o/s holed but not with in prescribed area

Pass 26 Jul 2024 119,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel has movement

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed but not with in any prescribed area

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

Offside Rear wheel has movement

Pass 27 Jun 2023 118,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel has slight movement

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel has slight movement

engine light on

Pass 29 Jun 2022 115,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine light on

Fail 28 Jun 2022 115,432 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine light on

Pass 28 Jun 2021 113,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 113,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 110,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear play in hub assembly

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

both rear shock mounts knocking

Fail 30 Mar 2020 110,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear play in hub assembly

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 106,732 miles

Front Tyres both sides worn low on inside edge

Nearside Rear Slight play in hub

Fail 21 Feb 2019 106,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyres both sides worn low on inside edge

Nearside Rear Slight play in hub

Pass 1 Feb 2018 103,713 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,403 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 93,270 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 90,585 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 90,580 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 88,262 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 88,262 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 84,179 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 84,179 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 80,525 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 76,386 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 70,339 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 61,287 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 58,394 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 51,145 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 42,532 miles

near side window not going down when door opend.

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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X241 PEW is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 X241 PEW, 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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X241 PEW is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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