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X908 BOD

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,919 mi
Last recorded77,919 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX908 BOD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 77,919 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 77,903 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 77,569 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 77,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 77,421 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 76,886 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger footwell excessivly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 76,224 miles

Nearside Front passengers footwell floor excessivly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2016 74,079 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 71,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 68,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light corrosion to underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2013 60,227 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,227 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,983 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 58,983 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,944 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 54,743 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 50,090 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight movement in rear suspension units

Fail 2 Jun 2009 50,089 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight movement in rear suspension units

Pass 29 May 2008 45,787 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 41,899 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 39,153 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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X908 BOD is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 X908 BOD, 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 X908 BOD registered?

X908 BOD is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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