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Y379 GDU

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,253 mi
Last recorded132,253 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 GDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 132,253 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 130,471 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 130,471 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 129,627 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 129,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 122,576 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outer skin corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outer skin corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear number plates secured with cable ties

Fail 11 Dec 2015 122,576 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front crossmember (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately supported front crossmember (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outer skin corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outer skin corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management lamp on

Fail 6 Aug 2015 122,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both front tyres on legal limit on inner edges

both headlights on lower limit

engine fault on

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside headlight weak

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear subframe mounting prescribed area heavily corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 117,754 miles

condensation in nearside headlight not affecting beam image

improperly spaced number plates in boot

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2014 117,743 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

condensation in nearside headlight not affecting beam image

improperly spaced number plates in boot

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 111,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear chassis legs corroded around rear subframe mounts

Pass 19 Jun 2012 105,459 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 90,654 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 90,654 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 86,525 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 81,915 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 81,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 76,409 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 74,257 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 65,522 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 60,558 miles

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

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Y379 GDU is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y379 GDU, 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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Y379 GDU is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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