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X984 XLJ

2001 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,503 mi
Last recorded95,503 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX984 XLJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 95,503 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer walls slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 92,788 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 91,331 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 89,448 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 89,262 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 89,262 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 89,133 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 89,124 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 84,871 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 81,062 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 75,406 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 8 May 2015 75,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 4 Apr 2014 67,678 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,605 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 52,929 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,799 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,280 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,238 miles

Oil leak

damp around pas pump aera

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,282 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 27,282 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 21,573 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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X984 XLJ is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X984 XLJ, 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 X984 XLJ registered?

X984 XLJ is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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