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Y788 BAC

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,084 mi
Last recorded76,084 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 BAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 76,084 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 75,826 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides at front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes brake hoses ferrules and on some other components

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes brke hoses ferrules and on some other components

Fail 26 Apr 2022 75,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both sides at front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides at front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes and on some other components

Pass 24 Feb 2021 75,212 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member under the radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all exhaust system is very corroded

engine malfunction light is on

Pass 26 Feb 2020 75,141 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner and outer sills///front floor pan//rear wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

engine management light is on

Pass 15 Feb 2019 73,982 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner/outer sills and floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 73,982 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner/outer sills and floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 73,901 miles

Body has slight corrosion Inner and outer sills floors members etc (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,805 miles

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

Brake warning on

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Inner Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

Outer Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 72,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,837 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 68,190 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 68,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 67,685 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 67,685 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 65,396 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 61,126 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,270 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 59,267 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,836 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 55,254 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 55,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 52,849 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 50,334 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 50,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y788 BAC is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y788 BAC, 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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Y788 BAC is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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