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Y487 MJH

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

67,706 mi
Last recorded67,706 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 MJH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 67,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 67,260 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F floor slightly corroded (not excessive

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 66,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 66,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 66,105 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 65,293 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 64,658 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 63,274 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,763 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,574 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,776 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,416 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,403 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,751 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,132 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,210 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,670 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,462 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,567 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 33,114 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,070 miles

advise both rear tyres have nails in them

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 MJH is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 MJH, 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 MJH registered?

Y487 MJH is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y487 MJH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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