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F17 JGS

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

71,518 mi
Last recorded71,518 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 JGS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 71,518 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (STRONG ADVISE) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front corosion to suspension components

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear corosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded offside same (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded offside same (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 71,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (STRONG ADVISE) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front corosion to suspension components

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear corosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded offside same (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded offside same (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 71,440 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in sticky tar like substance (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in sticky tar like substance (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in sticky tar like substance (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in sticky tar like substance (1.1.11 (c))

unhderside of vehicle is has corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2019 71,326 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

general corrosion around underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components have corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 70,437 miles

Damage in swept area of windscreen

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

Mist of oil around the bottom of the engine

Suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2016 70,178 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 69,622 miles

both sides rear sills corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,839 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,025 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 64,099 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 74,887 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,657 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 68,011 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 63,715 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 61,427 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 57,160 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front tyre side wall damaged

slight movement in rear drive sharfts

Pass 26 Jun 2006 54,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2005 43,207 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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F17 JGS is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 F17 JGS, 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 F17 JGS registered?

F17 JGS is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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