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Y446 XFR

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

119,968 mi
Last recorded119,968 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY446 XFR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 119,968 miles

All shock absorber bodies corroded,

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear drive shafts slight play.

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipes front to rear corroded.

Offside Rear Sill slightly corroded.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear cross member slightly corroded.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 119,968 miles

All shock absorber bodies corroded,

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear drive shafts slight play.

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipes front to rear corroded.

Offside Rear Sill slightly corroded.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear cross member slightly corroded.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 118,591 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 117,567 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 116,516 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 114,978 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 112,169 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 109,916 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 109,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Mar 2017 107,747 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 105,100 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 102,368 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 99,098 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 95,892 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 95,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 93,932 miles

off side rear tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall

Fail 7 Apr 2012 93,931 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2011 85,802 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 85,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 81,684 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 81,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 7,003 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 77,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2008 71,596 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 71,595 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 63,126 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 63,126 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 49,172 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 49,010 miles

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

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

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)

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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Y446 XFR is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 Y446 XFR, 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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Y446 XFR is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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