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X259 JRX

2001 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,579 mi
Last recorded185,579 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX259 JRX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2017 185,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch,behind lower arm mount/bracket area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassiss-subframe mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch-behind lower arm mount/bracket (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front lower cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front chassis,subframe mount area corroded

Nearside Front rack has slight play

Nearside Rear flasher pale

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

both front floor areas corroded

both rear -main-subframe mounts worn

both rear subframe mount area corroded

both rear,inner,shaft uj's has slight play

both rear,lower suspension-outer bushes have slight play

drivers door drops

eml light on

gearbox leaking

rear chassis,subframe area corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2016 182,736 miles

Nearside rear body panel showing corrosion

Offside front drivers door differcult to close

Oil leaks

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 179,991 miles

E.M.L Warning on

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front doors differcult to close

nearside rear body panel showing corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2015 179,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

E.M.L Warning on

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front doors differcult to close

nearside rear body panel showing corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2014 174,323 miles

E.M.L Warning on

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 169,190 miles

engine light on

rear diff oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2013 169,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

rear diff oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2012 164,567 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 158,525 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 158,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 151,475 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 138,211 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 118,697 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 99,517 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 99,517 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 77,012 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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X259 JRX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X259 JRX, 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 X259 JRX registered?

X259 JRX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X259 JRX safe to buy?

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