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Y785 UUG

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

155,919 mi
Last recorded155,919 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY785 UUG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2025 155,919 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sub frame mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front steering rack damp

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 155,742 miles

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

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

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

rear xhaust bracket corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 154,591 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering gaiter slight (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 151,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

slight oil leak o/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 7 Sep 2021 147,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight leak o/s/f steering rack gaiter

Fail 7 Sep 2021 147,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight leak o/s/f steering rack gaiter

Pass 13 Aug 2020 145,148 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 138,577 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 138,567 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 131,310 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres perished

Fail 27 Mar 2018 131,246 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres perished

Pass 4 Apr 2017 123,480 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 123,313 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch behind subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 116,791 miles

EARTH CABLE FROM BODY TO ENGINE CORRODED

Front BRAKE HOSE FERULE COVERS OSF AND NSF SWELLING ,POSSIBLE RUST BUILDING

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot LOWER BUSH ONTO SUSPENSION ARM (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 112,132 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2015 112,130 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2014 109,666 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play to o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Feb 2014 109,629 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play to o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Feb 2013 100,067 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 92,524 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 86,991 miles

offside front road wheel,inner rim slightly damaged

rear number plate poor

slight play both front anti-roll bar drop links

slight play nearside front hub

Pass 4 Feb 2010 78,513 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

stone chips to screen

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 28 Jan 2009 69,342 miles

'v' mounts starting to debond

front crossmember brake pipes starting to corrode

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2008 62,728 miles

slight corrosion to brake discs

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 26 Jan 2007 54,515 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 46,065 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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Y785 UUG is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y785 UUG, 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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Y785 UUG is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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