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Y183 GAC

2001 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,920 mi
Last recorded147,920 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 GAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 147,920 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 147,918 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ns and osr subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 143,744 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 137,437 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 137,426 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 134,958 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 131,984 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 131,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 130,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 130,006 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 126,801 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 123,344 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 120,887 miles

BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS CORRODING.

Fail 1 Jul 2011 120,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 116,833 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 113,025 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 109,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 104,569 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 104,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2006 97,472 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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Y183 GAC is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y183 GAC, 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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Y183 GAC is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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