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Y429 JBM

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

46,019 mi
Last recorded46,019 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 JBM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 46,019 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 44,924 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 44,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 44,098 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 43,287 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 42,504 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 41,671 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 40,918 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 40,334 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 39,459 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 38,730 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 38,076 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 37,612 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 37,122 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 36,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 May 2012 36,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 May 2011 35,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,006 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 34,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2009 32,606 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 30,834 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 28,805 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 24,940 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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Y429 JBM is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y429 JBM, 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 Y429 JBM registered?

Y429 JBM is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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