2001 Jaguar XJ8 Auto 3.2L Other · M555 DOG

The 2025‑08‑18 MOT at 73,293 miles passed with no defects, confirming that the Jaguar XJ8 remains roadworthy and that the maintenance trend has been stable. All previous tests from March 2022 through August 2025 also recorded clean outcomes, indicating consistent upkeep. The vehicle, a 2001 model now 25 years old, has accumulated 73,293 miles, averaging roughly 2,932 miles per year. Mileage has risen incrementally from 69,447 miles in March 2022 to 73,293 miles in August 2025, a gain of 3,846 miles over 3.5 years, or about 1,100 miles annually, which is modest for a car of this age and suggests limited use rather than excessive wear. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of cracking or sagging, examine the brake discs and calipers for binding or corrosion, and check the exhaust system and chassis rails for structural rust, as these components commonly show wear on high‑mileage examples despite the clean MOT records. Because no specific faults were logged, a thorough physical examination is essential to verify that the low annual mileage reflects genuine driving and to confirm that wear‑prone parts are still within acceptable limits.