CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y271 KUX

2001 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,089 mi
Last recorded105,089 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 KUX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 105,089 miles

Front discs heavily corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake pipe heavily greased

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 98,745 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 98,745 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 90,739 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 90,739 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 69,993 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 69,965 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs badly pitted/scored

Pass 25 Aug 2010 68,566 miles

front brake discs slighty pitted n/s + o/s

Fail 24 Aug 2010 68,566 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake discs slighty pitted n/s + o/s

Pass 21 Aug 2009 64,244 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 64,244 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 60,453 miles

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

both front tyres worn at inner edge.(alignment?)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 60,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn at inner edge.(alignment?)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 51,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,726 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 50,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 47,665 miles

Offside Rear 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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y271 KUX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y271 KUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y271 KUX?

You can check the full history of Y271 KUX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y271 KUX registered?

Y271 KUX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y271 KUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y271 KUX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y271 KUX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y271 KUX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.