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X799 MKR

2001 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,458 mi
Last recorded91,458 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX799 MKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 91,458 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 91,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 91,385 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

power steering pump area damp with oil

Pass 18 Jan 2021 91,237 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 91,153 miles

slight surface rust on front chassis/sub-frame area

Pass 11 Sep 2018 90,709 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 90,704 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 90,310 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 90,030 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 89,020 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 87,593 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2013 86,332 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 85,962 miles

front brake discs corroded on outer edges

Fail 9 Jun 2011 83,885 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 83,885 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 79,822 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 70,920 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 68,459 miles

slight play in N/S Differential output

Fail 5 Aug 2008 68,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

O/S/F fog light insecure

slight play in N/S Differential output

Pass 20 Aug 2007 67,257 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 67,257 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 62,869 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2005 51,134 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 51,134 miles

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

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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X799 MKR is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X799 MKR, 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 X799 MKR registered?

X799 MKR is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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