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2001 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,793 mi
Last recorded89,793 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY24 YYY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 89,793 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 89,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2025 88,969 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 88,734 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 88,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under side metal brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 87,590 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 86,979 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 85,508 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 85,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 85,355 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 85,141 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 84,820 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 84,594 miles

front & rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 84,146 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 84,145 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 83,567 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Nov 2012 81,004 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 78,942 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 76,390 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 76,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r light lens damaged but not showing white light to rear of vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2009 73,340 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 23 Oct 2009 73,299 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

front fog lights not working

handbrake cable frayed

Pass 19 Aug 2008 72,351 miles

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

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

slight knock form rear suspension n/s

Fail 14 Aug 2008 72,351 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 77,660 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre has side wall damage

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 70,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 53,127 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 53,127 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

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

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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Y24 YYY is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y24 YYY, 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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Y24 YYY is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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