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Y181 YGF

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,241 mi
Last recorded104,241 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 YGF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2023 104,241 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 102,836 miles

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

offside and nearside rear chassis becoming corroded

offside and nearside rear outer sills becoming corroded

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jan 2022 102,791 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside rear chassis becoming corroded

offside and nearside rear outer sills becoming corroded

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2021 99,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front and wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 96,827 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 96,827 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 94,244 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 92,016 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 89,529 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 88,518 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 88,063 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounts on rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 88,053 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounts on rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 85,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 84,106 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 80,865 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 80,865 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 79,561 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 76,358 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 71,585 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 64,656 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 55,976 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 46,919 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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Y181 YGF is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 Y181 YGF, 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 Y181 YGF registered?

Y181 YGF is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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