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Y117 YBM

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

85,548 mi
Last recorded85,548 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 YBM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 85,548 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 83,947 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 80,783 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 79,866 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 78,207 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 76,075 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 74,199 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 72,638 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 72,613 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,292 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,949 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

small crack in front registration plate

some play/movement with rear suspension joints/bushes

Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,226 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,893 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 70,608 miles

slight damage to lower lip of nearside outer sill

some play within both rear wheel bearings

some play within offside anti roll bar link

Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

damage to front number plate

Fail 2 Sep 2010 70,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 69,423 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,312 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 66,954 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 65,641 miles

o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings have wear

o/s/f shock /absorber has wear in rubber bush

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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Y117 YBM is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y117 YBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y117 YBM registered?

Y117 YBM is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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