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Y827 RSE

2001 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,880 mi
Last recorded93,880 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY827 RSE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 93,880 miles

Hazard light switch appears to stick slightly

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner, damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 93,223 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 93,149 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 90,612 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 90,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s rear sill corroded

play at n/s and o/s rear hubs

Pass 20 Sep 2019 89,178 miles

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

corrosion to n/s and o/s front floors

Pass 29 Oct 2018 87,522 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 87,496 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 81,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to n/s and o/s front floors

Fail 27 Sep 2016 81,590 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to n/s and o/s front floors

Pass 1 Oct 2015 79,249 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,273 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 73,582 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 73,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 71,885 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 71,827 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,522 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 61,881 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 54,074 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,174 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 39,915 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,543 miles

n/s bottom ball joint gaiter split

Fail 19 Jul 2006 30,541 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s bottom ball joint cover split

o/s front seat wont tilt forward

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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Y827 RSE is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y827 RSE, 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 Y827 RSE registered?

Y827 RSE is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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