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X295 RVV

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,952 mi
Last recorded96,952 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX295 RVV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 96,952 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 96,730 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 96,287 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 94,905 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 91,809 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 90,680 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 88,741 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 88,667 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,225 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 87,149 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 84,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 84,519 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 79,570 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipes missing

Pass 21 Dec 2010 70,179 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2010 70,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2009 62,461 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 62,461 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 62,300 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wear and movement in o/s/f lower damper bush.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 54,637 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 47,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 40,677 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 34,318 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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X295 RVV is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X295 RVV, 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 X295 RVV registered?

X295 RVV is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X295 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X295 RVV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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