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Y234 GUD

2001 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,698 mi
Last recorded132,698 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 GUD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 132,698 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 May 2023 131,771 miles

Coolant leak ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN AT EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 130,636 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 129,802 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 129,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 128,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across vehicle lower cross member (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 128,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across vehicle lower cross member (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 127,329 miles

Nearside Front Floor Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 125,098 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 120,824 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch area slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 116,261 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer wall small cut

Pass 7 Oct 2014 111,927 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 106,058 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 100,972 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut in tread

offside front tyre has cuts in tread/damage to outer sidewall

Fail 2 Jul 2012 100,972 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut in tread

offside front tyre has cuts in tread/damage to outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jun 2011 94,952 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 94,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 89,514 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre has deep cut on the outer wall but not showing cordes

Pass 7 May 2009 81,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2009 81,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

brake test not carried out due to condition of front brakes

Pass 21 Apr 2008 73,533 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 61,245 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 51,275 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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Y234 GUD is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y234 GUD, 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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Y234 GUD is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 May 2001.

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