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Y3 XKB

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,428 mi
Last recorded76,428 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 76,428 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear inner drive shaft joints have slight play

rear subframe bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 3 Jun 2019 75,972 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))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front tyres worn close to legal limit and perished

rear inner drive shaft joints have slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2018 73,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 73,792 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 68,302 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing noisey

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 68,217 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Wheel bearing noisey

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

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

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

Offside Rear Underbody sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 64,404 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 64,239 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,462 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 57,557 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,870 miles

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

n/s rear suspension soft

Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,590 miles

both rear tyres starting to mishape on inner edges

o/s front tyre close to legal limit

o/s rear coil spring rusty

slight play in both rear outer uj,s

slight play n/s upper suspension arm joint

Fail 4 May 2012 51,533 miles

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front floors rusty

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear outer driveshaft uj's slight play

both rear tyres mishaping on inner edge

o/s front tyre close to legal limit also scuffing on inner edge

o/s rear coil spring very rusty

rear subframe rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,000 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 46,646 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 46,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,659 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 42,538 miles

all metal brake pipes covered in wax oil unable to check correctly

Fail 14 Apr 2008 42,534 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

all metal brake pipes covered in wax oil unable to check correctly

Pass 8 May 2007 39,350 miles

rear suspension o/s and n/s slight movement

Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,633 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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Y3 XKB is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y3 XKB, 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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Y3 XKB is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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