2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Jaguar XK8 MOT pass rate and common faults

653 MOT tests in 2024. 76.3% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

128Well above average
Passed first time76.3%
Failed or needed repairs23.7%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 653 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.3%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.3%
  4. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.8%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.8%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.5%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    10 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes15.3%
  2. Suspension13.8%
  3. Lights & electrics9.2%
  4. Body & chassis6.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  7. Tyres3.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Jaguar XK8?

In 2024, 76.3% of 2001 Jaguar XK8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 653 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Jaguar XK8?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Jaguar XK8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 128, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).