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Y409 BKE

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,602 mi
Last recorded130,602 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY409 BKE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 130,602 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 130,602 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 128,547 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON TWO FRONT STEAL BRAKE PIPES BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 3 Dec 2013 124,257 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

engine MILL light on ?

rusty lip on both front brake discs.

slight free play in both rear wheels up/down suspect both rear suspension mounting pin/bushes worn.

various front/rear brake and fuel lines surface rust/corrosion.

Fail 3 Dec 2013 124,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

engine MILL light on ?

rusty lip on both front brake discs.

slight free play in both rear wheels up/down suspect both rear suspension mounting pin/bushes worn.

various front/rear brake and fuel lines surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 119,787 miles

Coolant leak

both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 111,156 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 108,410 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 105,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 105,000 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 101,118 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 96,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2007 95,830 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 83,601 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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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Y409 BKE is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y409 BKE, 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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Y409 BKE is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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