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Y259 WTF

2001 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,534 mi
Last recorded95,534 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 WTF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2023 95,534 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 94,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 94,009 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 92,824 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 92,813 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 91,786 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 88,904 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 85,222 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 85,222 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 80,261 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 74,855 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 74,855 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2015 69,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 69,430 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 69,429 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,589 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,862 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,447 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 50,672 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 44,157 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,856 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 33,011 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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Y259 WTF is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y259 WTF, 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 Y259 WTF registered?

Y259 WTF is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y259 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y259 WTF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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