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Y783 VCF

2001 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,186 mi
Last recorded61,186 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY783 VCF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 61,186 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 60,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 57,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front corrosion passenger floor pan

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 55,388 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced driver's and passenger's floor panels underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2021 54,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/f, o/s/f. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Rear both rear drive shafts have slight play

Rear parking braking system requires adjustment or repair.

suspension components corroded, floor corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2020 53,689 miles

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

Rear both rear drive shafts have slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2019 51,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 49,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 46,451 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 39,822 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 32,829 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,658 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 32,313 miles

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)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 31,676 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,122 miles

slight damage to n/s door mirror

Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,641 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,764 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 28,213 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 25,343 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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Y783 VCF is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 Y783 VCF, 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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Y783 VCF is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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