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Y353 KCD

2001 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,650 mi
Last recorded77,650 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY353 KCD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 77,650 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near rear sub frame both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 77,598 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides stuck on and not releasing during brake test (1.4.1 (a))

EML on dash

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides near subframe bushes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 73,505 miles

EML on dash

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near sub frame bushes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front washer jet defective, N/S provides enough washer fluid

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near sub frame bushes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 68,117 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 68,098 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole under drivers footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 64,926 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 61,784 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 61,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 " (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 58,518 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 58,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45w18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 54,198 miles

both front tyres perished and cracked 245/45y18

Fail 27 Nov 2017 54,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

both front tyres perished and cracked 245/45y18

Pass 6 Jun 2016 47,308 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 47,308 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

registration plate incorrect both (6.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 44,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 44,681 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 35,197 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,227 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 24,326 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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Y353 KCD is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y353 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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Y353 KCD is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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