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X459 NGN

2001 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,514 mi
Last recorded66,514 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX459 NGN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 66,514 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 65,788 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 64,487 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 63,756 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 63,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 62,095 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 60,240 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 58,591 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 56,663 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 54,239 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 52,142 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,893 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 47,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,064 miles

Coolant Leak from back engine hose

Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,009 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,867 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 42,867 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 40,703 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 40,703 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,154 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 34,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 28,227 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 22,067 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 22,067 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 17,716 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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X459 NGN is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X459 NGN, 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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X459 NGN is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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