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Y401 JHW

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,401 mi
Last recorded93,401 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 JHW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 93,401 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 92,536 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 87,773 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 87,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 87,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 84,453 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 82,647 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)

corroded hole in n/s/f floor pan

n/s/f outer sill corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 82,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

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)

advise on corroded hole in n/s/f floor pan

Fail 5 Apr 2018 82,647 miles

Central Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 82,339 miles

o/s and n/s rear lower arm bushes have play

Fail 5 Apr 2017 82,333 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s and n/s rear lower arm bushes have play

Pass 28 Jul 2016 80,903 miles

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

nearside front and offside front floor pans corroded

nearside rear and offside rear chassis corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 80,882 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front and offside front floor pans corroded

nearside rear and offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 77,022 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 73,350 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear drive shaft universal joints slight play

Fail 4 Aug 2014 73,350 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear drive shaft universal joints slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2013 68,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s steering rack damp

Pass 26 Jul 2012 64,253 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,118 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,498 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 54,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,353 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 46,273 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 41,359 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 41,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 36,715 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs slightly distorted

o/s front to rear brake pipe slightly damaged

some corrosion on n/s front sill back & o/s , n/s front floor

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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Y401 JHW is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc 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 Y401 JHW, 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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Y401 JHW is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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