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Y415 GKR

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,307 mi
Last recorded92,307 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY415 GKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 92,307 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 89,065 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 85,978 miles

Rear Outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 84,820 miles

Rear outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 82,455 miles

Rear Outer Sills corroding

Rear Tyres getting low

Pass 4 Feb 2021 81,461 miles

Rear outer sills corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2020 80,120 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2019 79,111 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 77,387 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,871 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 73,902 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,586 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 67,572 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 67,572 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 66,668 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 65,983 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,106 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 60,426 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,816 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 53,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,264 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,565 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,805 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 42,687 miles

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

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

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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Y415 GKR is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y415 GKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y415 GKR registered?

Y415 GKR is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y415 GKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y415 GKR shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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