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X422 WFG

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,526 mi
Last recorded95,526 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX422 WFG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 95,526 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 94,470 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 94,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 93,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 93,145 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 93,142 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 93,088 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested due to excessive water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor at seat front mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor at seat front mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at spring upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 91,118 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 91,118 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 90,159 miles

Front Inner brake pads low

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front floor rusty

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear chassis has rust blisters

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear sub frame mounts rusty

front to rear brake pipes have surface rust by mounting clips

slight play in rear diff bearings

Fail 31 Oct 2017 90,158 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front floor rusty

Front Inner brake pads low

Front fog lamp switch faulty

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake pads low

Rear chassis has rust blisters

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear sub frame mounts rusty

front to rear brake pipes have surface rust by mounting clips

slight play in rear diff bearings

Pass 27 Sep 2016 88,757 miles

Front floors corroded

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Rear brake hose ferules rusty

Rear chassis rusty

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear sub frame mounts rusty

brake pipes have surface rust by mounting clips

Fail 20 Sep 2016 88,741 miles

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

Front floors corroded

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Rear brake hose ferules rusty

Rear chassis rusty

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear sub frame mounts rusty

brake pipes have surface rust by mounting clips

Pass 14 Aug 2015 86,677 miles

Large rust blisters on rear chassis and front floors

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s brake pipe slightly rusty by clips

o/s/f tca inner bush soft

o/s/f tyre close to limit

unable to move electric drivers seat

Fail 7 Aug 2015 86,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Large rust blisters on rear chassis and front floors

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s brake pipe slightly rusty by clips

o/s/f tca inner bush soft

o/s/f tyre close to limit

unable to move electric drivers seat

Pass 5 Aug 2014 58,372 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rust blisters on floor

slight lift in front lower ball joints

slight play in rear diff bearings

Pass 19 Jul 2013 83,142 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rust blisters on floor

slight lift in front ball joints

slight play in rear diff bearings

wish bone bushes soft

Fail 16 Jul 2013 83,100 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rust blisters on floor

slight lift in front ball joints

slight play in rear diff bearings

wish bone bushes soft

Pass 30 May 2012 81,117 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wish bone bushes soft

slight lift o/s lower ball joint

slight play in front anti roll bar d bushes

slight play rear diff bearings

Pass 12 May 2011 78,720 miles

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

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

exhaust joints rusty

rear tyres aged o/s/r 2.5mm

slight lift in front ball joints

slight play in rear drive shaft uj's

Fail 9 May 2011 78,717 miles

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

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

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

exhaust joints rusty

rear tyres aged o/s/r 2.5mm

slight lift in front ball joints

slight play in rear drive shaft uj's

Pass 8 Feb 2010 75,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion in both front floor pans

movement in both rear top suspension joints

Pass 13 Feb 2009 67,701 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 67,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 1 Feb 2008 63,402 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 63,393 miles

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

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 44,272 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 35,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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X422 WFG is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X422 WFG, 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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X422 WFG is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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