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X596 GFP

2001 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,454 mi
Last recorded104,454 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX596 GFP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 104,454 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 104,021 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 103,261 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 102,090 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 101,140 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 99,536 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 98,368 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 95,761 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 95,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 92,011 miles

both front floors corroded

front shock absorbers corroded

rear anti roll bar links corroed

slight play both rear wheels bearings

Pass 14 Jul 2017 91,818 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 91,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation forming inside lense (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 91,724 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation forming inside lense (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake warning light works intermitantly ,faulty switch

Pass 15 Jul 2015 90,954 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 90,912 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear subframe corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2014 90,154 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 90,154 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 89,701 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 88,866 miles

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

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

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

corrosion appearing in various places underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2011 87,441 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall rim protector cut

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 82,466 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 4 Jun 2010 82,415 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 77,407 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 77,404 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 70,368 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 62,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 62,777 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 55,140 miles

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

nail in tyre

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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X596 GFP is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X596 GFP, 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 X596 GFP registered?

X596 GFP is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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