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X681 SOJ

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,995 mi
Last recorded102,995 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX681 SOJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 102,995 miles

Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported not likely to become detached (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 100,286 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake disc worn close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis within 30 cm of rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill within 30 cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis within 30 cm of rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 100,244 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil evident at rear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 100,203 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section behind front sub subframe within 30 centimeters of rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section behind front sub subframe within 30 centimeters of rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported along front cross member (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rigid brake pipe corroded at rear and corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis within 30 cm of rear subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 98,351 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 98,261 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 95,534 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 94,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2018 94,307 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 9 Aug 2016 91,416 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 91,414 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 88,362 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cut not to cords

Pass 7 Jun 2014 83,848 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 79,222 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 69,143 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 59,080 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 55,253 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,415 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,101 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 32,362 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 25,289 miles

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)

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

airbag light on

Pass 3 May 2006 20,913 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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X681 SOJ is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc 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 X681 SOJ, 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 X681 SOJ registered?

X681 SOJ is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X681 SOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X681 SOJ 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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