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Y152 XJU

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,097 mi
Last recorded55,097 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 XJU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 55,097 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 54,893 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 54,893 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 54,105 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 52,874 miles

Engine warning light illuminated

Play in the Nearside front upper arm bushes

Fail 30 Mar 2016 52,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine warning light illuminated

Play in the Nearside front upper arm bushes

Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,507 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 52,505 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,131 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,968 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 20 Mar 2012 49,330 miles

Rear tyres flat

Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,554 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 46,448 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 44,622 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,973 miles

n/s/f seat belt slow to return

oil leak from differential input seal/flange

slight play in differential output flanges

Fail 14 Feb 2008 40,973 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f seat belt slow to return

oil leak from differential input seal/flange

slight play in differential output flanges

Pass 13 Feb 2007 33,123 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 33,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 22,036 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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Y152 XJU is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y152 XJU, 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 Y152 XJU registered?

Y152 XJU is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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