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Y487 HAK

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,707 mi
Last recorded79,707 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 HAK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 79,707 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 74,708 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 77,030 miles

Front & Rear undersection corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 68,155 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 64,155 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 60,237 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 60,177 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 60,095 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 59,790 miles

interior roof lining adrift

Fail 25 May 2017 59,784 miles

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

interior roof lining adrift

Pass 25 May 2016 59,009 miles

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 May 2015 56,814 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 56,814 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 55,678 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 55,678 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 53,073 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 50,660 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 47,998 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 45,685 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 41,638 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 38,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,747 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 53,093 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 29,228 miles

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

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

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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Y487 HAK is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y487 HAK, 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 Y487 HAK registered?

Y487 HAK is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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