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X5 RWS

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

70,560 mi
Last recorded70,560 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 RWS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 70,560 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 70,205 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 69,853 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 69,486 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 69,265 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 68,545 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 67,867 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 67,508 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 67,117 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,255 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 65,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,153 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,165 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 57,802 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012
Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,041 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 52,626 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 50,628 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,284 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,031 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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X5 RWS is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 X5 RWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X5 RWS registered?

X5 RWS is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X5 RWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 RWS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X5 RWS have outstanding finance?

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