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X388 KAC

2001 Jaguar XK8

Gold Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,087 mi
Last recorded122,087 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX388 KAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 122,087 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

N/s and o/s rear bumper brackets deteriorated, bumper not likely to become detached

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 121,990 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

all front/rear suspension slightly corroded

o/s n/s sills

plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2019 121,363 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 121,314 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 120,322 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front/rear slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 118,692 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front/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 Brake pipe slightly corroded under arch (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s n/s and inner sills (6.1.B.2)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 116,672 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 115,378 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 112,048 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wheels have slightly restricted free movement

Fail 23 Sep 2014 112,048 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wheels have slightly restricted free movement

Pass 22 Oct 2013 102,876 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 102,876 miles

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

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

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 101,833 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 101,107 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 99,241 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 91,770 miles

front disc.s corroded pads low.

rear bumber missing.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 81,059 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 68,314 miles

n/s/f tyre edge worn

slight play in n/s suspension top arm rear bush.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 57,190 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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X388 KAC is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Gold with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X388 KAC, 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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X388 KAC is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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