MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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)
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
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
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
condensation in nearside headlight not affecting beam image
improperly spaced number plates in boot
nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded
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
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
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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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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