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Y168 PLB

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,491 mi
Last recorded71,491 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 PLB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 71,491 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 71,442 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired incomplete (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 67,595 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 67,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 66,147 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 64,000 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 62,621 miles

EML ON AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 Nov 2020 62,328 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floorings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 60,549 miles

Lower General rust under body

Pass 13 Nov 2018 59,281 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 59,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light is on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 57,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to look low (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 55,478 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion floorings (6.1.B.2)

play in o/s steering arm

Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has some play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has some play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,305 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s headlamp reflector deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,553 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,368 miles

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

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

Offside 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 24 Jun 2011 44,368 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,221 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,487 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,628 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,851 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 29,548 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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Y168 PLB is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y168 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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Y168 PLB is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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