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R1 YRH

2001 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,613 mi
Last recorded85,613 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 YRH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 85,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear country badge wrong (0.1 (d))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front suspension arms and all rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2024 85,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

under body corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2024 85,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2023 84,825 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 82,546 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 80,608 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 75,412 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 75,412 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 75,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 74,546 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Mar 2017 71,756 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 65,904 miles

Nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2016 65,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush RESULTING IN MOVEMENT (2.7.4)

EML Light is illuminated

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2015 62,517 miles

All 4 brake disc are rusty but brakes are good

Pass 3 Jan 2014 61,656 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 60,222 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,959 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 57,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,270 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 53,807 miles

oil leak rear axle/prop shaft joint flange

Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,893 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 52,893 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 50,087 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 45,996 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 43,455 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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R1 YRH is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R1 YRH, 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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R1 YRH is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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