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X274 HDU

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

89,564 mi
Last recorded89,564 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX274 HDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2020 89,564 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 2.546 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 89,294 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 89,292 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system union leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Feb 2019 89,290 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2017 89,272 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 tyres perishing/rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 15 Jan 2015 89,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 84,523 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 84,523 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 82,445 miles

corrosion around seat belt mounts

damage to offside front wheel-chrome surround

horn weak

nearside wiper slightly smeary

rear diff leak

serious engine noise(advise attention asap)

signs of weepage around water pump area

Fail 14 Dec 2012 82,445 miles

horn weak

nearside wiper slightly smeary

rear diff leak

corrosion around seat belt mounts

damage to offside front wheel-chrome surround

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

serious engine noise(advise attention asap)

signs of weepage around water pump area

Pass 13 Dec 2011 80,336 miles

antifreeze smell?,advise closer examination

damage to paintwork/bodywork

engine management light on

engine noise,advise attention

serious rear axle oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2011 80,336 miles

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

antifreeze smell?,advise closer examination

both front tyres perished(245/45/18)

damage to paintwork/bodywork

engine management light on

engine noise,advise attention

serious rear axle oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 78,796 miles

asc & traction not available displayed,requires investigating

both front tyres perished(245/45/18)

condensation in headlights

damage to steering wheel

engine noise,requires investigating

scratches in bodywork

smell of antifreeze detected,requires investigating

Fail 15 Dec 2010 78,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

asc & traction not available displayed,requires investigating

both front tyres perished(245/45/18)

condensation in headlights

damage to steering wheel

engine noise,requires investigating

nearside rear handbrake lower in effort,advise attention

scratches in bodywork

smell of antifreeze detected,requires investigating

Pass 4 Dec 2009 76,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 76,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 68,947 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 61,168 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 53,966 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 46,562 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)

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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X274 HDU is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 X274 HDU, 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 X274 HDU registered?

X274 HDU is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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