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X894 HGJ

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,550 mi
Last recorded109,550 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX894 HGJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2025 109,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material accross front cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Sep 2022 108,360 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 108,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2021 100,867 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 100,101 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Outer universal joint slight play

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

Offside Rear Outer universal joint slight play

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 29 Nov 2018 96,435 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and off side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and off side front (5.2.3 (e))

front radiator cross member corroding

Fail 26 Nov 2018 96,407 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and off side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and off side front (5.2.3 (e))

front radiator cross member corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2017 88,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine water leak

nearside front tyre damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush roll bar d mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush roll bar d mounting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 81,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush roll bar d mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush roll bar d mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 75,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside headlight condensated

Pass 28 Oct 2014 71,348 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 71,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,315 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 71,315 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 71,096 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 70,609 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 69,670 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,728 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 66,631 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 65,195 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 62,820 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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X894 HGJ is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X894 HGJ, 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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X894 HGJ is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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