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Y383 GAJ

2001 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

55,820 mi
Last recorded55,820 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 GAJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 55,820 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 55,397 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 54,671 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all over front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 54,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all over front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 54,159 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 54,044 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 53,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded through on both sides near mounting bolts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 53,467 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 53,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 52,601 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 51,524 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 48,740 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 48,740 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 46,954 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 45,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,415 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,072 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 43,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,433 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 36,611 miles

screen wash possibly frozen

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,555 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,023 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 21,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,379 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 18,039 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 17,784 miles

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

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
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Y383 GAJ is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y383 GAJ, 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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What year was Y383 GAJ registered?

Y383 GAJ is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y383 GAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y383 GAJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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