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MFZ 3895

2001 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,488 mi
Last recorded70,488 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFZ 3895
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 70,488 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,185 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,860 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 63,854 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross-over in front of subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 59,944 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both under coolant rad (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but showing cord

Underside of vehicle starting to rust

Pass 13 Oct 2014 53,434 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 53,419 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,784 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,868 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight bulge in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

front discs worn

Fail 30 Aug 2011 48,758 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

front discs worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 8,268 miles

front brake pads are on the limit of 1.5

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,141 miles

front wipers smeering slightly

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear suspension parts rust condition

rust forming on exhaust system

Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,753 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front 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 17 Aug 2007 36,670 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 32,538 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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MFZ 3895 is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MFZ 3895, 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 MFZ 3895 registered?

MFZ 3895 is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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