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Y138 PLB

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

69,276 mi
Last recorded69,276 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 PLB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 69,276 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 68,152 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 65,622 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 63,038 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 59,199 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 58,572 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 58,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault appears to be an intermittent fault, MIL stopped indicating a fault during test, but by the end of the test was once again indicating a fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly TRAC switch, appears to be an intermittent fault, at the beginning of test not switch not working, started working during test, but at the end of test not working again (7.12 (d))

Obligatory mirror insecure P.R.S offside & nearside, powered electrically folding mirrors in then out again, no further fault found (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 56,423 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Fail 21 Jun 2019 56,422 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jun 2018 55,808 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 55,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 54,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 53,661 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 53,661 miles

Suspension arm fractured NEARSIDE FRONT TOP WISHBONE BROKEN (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2014 52,176 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 52,125 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

hand brake warning light on

Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,694 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,507 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,832 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 9 Aug 2010 45,033 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 42,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in n/s/f tyre

rear tyres getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2009 42,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s/f tyre

rear tyres getting low

Pass 12 May 2008 40,283 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,373 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,836 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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Y138 PLB is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue 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 Y138 PLB, 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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Y138 PLB is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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