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Y422 BGF

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,377 mi
Last recorded88,377 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY422 BGF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 88,377 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake disc have heavy pitting/corrosion into faces

o/s/r propshaft/diff has slight endfloat play felt at wheel

vehicle underside body/components coated in sealant/paint wax not allowing full visual inspection of areas

Fail 1 Dec 2025 88,372 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f under wheel arch behind subframe/spring corroded/hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f body around front suspension wishbone front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f under wheel arch behind subframe/spring corroded/hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake disc have heavy pitting/corrosion into faces

o/s/r propshaft/diff has slight endfloat play felt at wheel

vehicle underside body/components coated in sealant/paint wax not allowing full visual inspection of areas

Pass 13 Nov 2024 87,857 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 82,950 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 82,948 miles

Offside Parking brake just met requirements

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe and body attachments slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 82,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Near shock absorber (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Near shock absorber (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Near bottom of radiator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe and body attachments slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 82,922 miles

both inner sills at front corroded but not within prescribed area

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2019 82,298 miles

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 26 May 2018 81,298 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,857 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 80,829 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 80,469 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,898 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,569 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 74,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2012 70,951 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 70,400 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 70,400 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 67,159 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 8 Dec 2009 63,166 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 63,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 54,686 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,855 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 34,042 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 34,039 miles

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

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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Y422 BGF is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y422 BGF, 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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What year was Y422 BGF registered?

Y422 BGF is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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