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WAD 33Y

2001 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

37,172 mi
Last recorded37,172 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAD 33Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 37,172 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 36,736 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 36,319 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 35,657 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 34,414 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 33,363 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 33,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 33,171 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 33,059 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 32,827 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 32,453 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 31,929 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 31,270 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 30,760 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 29,980 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,948 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 28,219 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Poor handbrake readings from O/S/R brake.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,916 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,856 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,582 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 23,970 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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WAD 33Y is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WAD 33Y, 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 WAD 33Y registered?

WAD 33Y is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is WAD 33Y safe to buy?

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