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Y235 JWC

2001 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,990 mi
Last recorded61,990 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY235 JWC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 61,990 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 61,979 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 61,879 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 61,804 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 60,891 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 58,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 58,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 56,566 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 54,847 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,548 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Feb 2014 49,566 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 48,002 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 45,530 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking.

Pass 26 Feb 2011 43,816 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 40,915 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 36,684 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 34,148 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,219 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,524 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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Y235 JWC is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y235 JWC, 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 Y235 JWC registered?

Y235 JWC is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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