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Y461 GBW

2001 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,518 mi
Last recorded104,518 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY461 GBW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2017 104,518 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 95,214 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 85,658 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 77,290 miles

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

Nearside Inner Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 76,831 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 72,177 miles

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

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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Y461 GBW is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y461 GBW, 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 Y461 GBW registered?

Y461 GBW is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 March 2001.

Is Y461 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y461 GBW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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