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Y347 KCD

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

131,944 mi
Last recorded131,944 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY347 KCD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 131,944 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight wear in st rack / track rod inner joint

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 21 May 2026 131,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight wear in st rack / track rod inner joint

Pass 11 Aug 2025 131,452 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 130,628 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 129,584 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 128,502 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 128,497 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 128,166 miles

all welding repairs painted over and sealed

Fail 1 Mar 2021 128,166 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 126,104 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 125,490 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 125,478 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears corroede behind front wheels (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 124,454 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 123,785 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at nearside front suspension (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front suspension (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 120,452 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 120,443 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 114,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 114,713 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 10,124 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 90,213 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 81,704 miles

n/s/f track rod end has play

Pass 18 Jan 2010 71,633 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 58,462 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 49,152 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 49,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 38,680 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 29,170 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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Y347 KCD is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y347 KCD, 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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Y347 KCD is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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