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X8 PUT

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

82,776 mi
Last recorded82,776 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 PUT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 82,776 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 81,516 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 81,514 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 79,544 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 79,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 77,896 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 76,634 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 75,744 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight misting

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

eml light on

Fail 22 Jan 2021 75,741 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight misting

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 29 Jul 2019 73,877 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 72,013 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 72,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 70,262 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 67,726 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 65,918 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 62,954 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 60,340 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,950 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,618 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,299 miles

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 29 Jul 2009 47,979 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 47,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 43,522 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,087 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 40,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

rear number plate

slight damage to offside road rim on inside

Pass 2 Feb 2006 33,681 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 33,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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X8 PUT is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X8 PUT, 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 X8 PUT registered?

X8 PUT is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 March 2001.

Is X8 PUT safe to buy?

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