2001 Jaguar XK8 · 2,413 MOT tests
2001 Jaguar XK8 reliability
2001 Jaguar XK8s fail 23.4% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 XK8 years (2,413 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XK8s: 25.9%)
- 23.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XK8s: 25.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 39% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 82,314
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,413
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- 2002 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Jaguar XK8
Fail rate by area
- Brakes9.2%
- Suspension9.2%
- Lights and electrics6.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.7%
- Body, chassis and structure4.1%
- Tyres2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.4%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.15%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.03%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.95%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.74%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 1.7%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.66%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.29%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.22%) · Wheel bearing slight play (4.31%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.19%)
Is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 reliable?
2001 Jaguar XK8s fail 23.4% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 XK8 years (2,413 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Jaguar XK8 MOT?
Most often abs warning lamp shows a fault (2.4% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (2.15% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (2.03% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Jaguar XK8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2001 Jaguar XK8 shows 82,314 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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