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X279 PCS

2001 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

54,100 mi
Last recorded54,100 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 PCS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 54,100 miles

O/S/F ABS RING HEAVLY CORRODED. O/S/F & N/S/F FLOOR CORRODED. O/S/R & N/S/R INNER & OUTER SILLS CORRODED. ALMOST ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. CORROSION SHOWING ALL OVER INCLUDING BRAKES & SUSPENSION COMPONANTS

Pass 5 Mar 2025 53,997 miles

BOTH REAR SILLS CORRODED. FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES C0RR0DED. O/S/F ABS RING CORRODED

Fail 5 Mar 2025 53,997 miles

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

BOTH REAR SILLS CORRODED. FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES C0RR0DED. O/S/F ABS RING CORRODED

Pass 5 Mar 2024 53,856 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/R & N/S/R SILLS/INNER VALANCES CORRODED

Pass 21 Feb 2023 53,726 miles

BOTH REAR SILLS CORRODED. BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

SERVICE BRAKE LOW 50%

Pass 15 Feb 2022 53,342 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 53,324 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 53,097 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 53,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 52,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 50,675 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,354 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 50,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,978 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 47,387 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,680 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 46,680 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 45,329 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 44,671 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,458 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,454 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 39,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 37,611 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 36,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 33,241 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 30,104 miles

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

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

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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X279 PCS is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 X279 PCS, 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 X279 PCS registered?

X279 PCS is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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