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Y231 MNA

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,998 mi
Last recorded62,998 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 MNA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 62,998 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 62,929 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 62,429 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 61,596 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 60,575 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 59,937 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 59,937 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 58,776 miles

misting of oil around steering rack

nearside front tyre heavily perished and cracked

offside front tyre perished slightly

offside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked

oil leak from gearbox area

play in offside front steering arm

Pass 4 Apr 2018 57,994 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 57,367 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rear and n/s front tyres side walls cracking

Fail 3 May 2017 57,367 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rear and n/s front tyres side walls cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,627 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,959 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,201 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 53,798 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,989 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,469 miles

condensation in headlamps - n/s worse

Pass 16 Dec 2008 50,429 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 50,429 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 49,186 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 45,938 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 44,498 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 44,158 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 44,158 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y231 MNA is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y231 MNA, 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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Y231 MNA is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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