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X78 HTF

2001 Jaguar XK8

Purple Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,850 mi
Last recorded70,850 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 HTF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 70,850 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 70,462 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 69,773 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 68,880 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 68,087 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 66,853 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 65,902 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 64,923 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges and cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 64,291 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges and cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,333 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 64,140 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,292 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 61,146 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,090 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,040 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 43,742 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 43,742 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 41,128 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 41,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 36,607 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 21 Jun 2007 30,318 miles

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 24 Jan 2007 29,329 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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X78 HTF is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Purple with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X78 HTF, 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 X78 HTF registered?

X78 HTF is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X78 HTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X78 HTF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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