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Y196 LTF

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,604 mi
Last recorded144,604 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 LTF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 144,604 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 135,455 miles

repair to nearside front catalyst

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2018 135,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

repair to nearside front catalyst

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2017 135,213 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 135,213 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 135,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres appear to have had repairs to side walls

N/S/Front floor holed with corrosion but any prescribed areas.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 135,042 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported under radiator (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaks at both cats due to corrosion (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front floor holed with corrosion but not in any prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis considerable corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Nearside wiper poor condition

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis considerable corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine and atf cooler damp ()

both front tyres appear to have had repairs to sidewalls

coolant staining offside radiator area

Pass 8 Sep 2016 133,523 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Heavy corrosion to front floor pans

Heavy surface corrosion to steering and suspension components

Inner sills heavy surface corrosion

Temporary repair to catalytic converters

Pass 19 Jul 2016 133,211 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 133,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalysts (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 128,267 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 122,201 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 115,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 110,697 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 104,223 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 104,096 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 97,294 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 89,208 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 83,129 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 79,561 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 67,365 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 55,264 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 55,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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Y196 LTF is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y196 LTF, 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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Y196 LTF is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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