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Y386 MES

2001 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,848 mi
Last recorded102,848 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY386 MES
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 102,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undercarriage corroded

Pass 7 May 2025 101,805 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 100,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 96,387 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 95,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported below radiator support panel (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2019 88,483 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 88,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 88,410 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 88,076 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 85,738 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 84,310 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 84,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 80,892 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower mountings worn

nsf lower ball joint gator poor

Fail 29 Jul 2014 80,892 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf lower ball joint gator poor

Pass 28 Aug 2013 78,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust poor

rear suspension noise

Fail 19 Aug 2013 78,531 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust poor

Pass 14 Aug 2012 74,635 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 74,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

eng man light on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 68,880 miles

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

slight scraping noise from o/s/f backing plate onto disc

Pass 13 May 2010 65,990 miles
Fail 3 May 2010 65,990 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 62,479 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 62,476 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 58,466 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 54,517 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 50,507 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 47,787 miles

o/s bottom ball joint gaiter split slightly

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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Y386 MES is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 Y386 MES, 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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Y386 MES is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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