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Y827 YJU

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,972 mi
Last recorded88,972 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY827 YJU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 88,972 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 88,751 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under radiator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 87,947 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 87,831 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both brake discs warped (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 86,403 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 84,734 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 82,759 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 82,751 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 81,825 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,579 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 22 Nov 2011 77,360 miles

both front tyres are wearing uneven on the inside edge's

Pass 22 Nov 2010 70,855 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 70,855 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 65,200 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 64,271 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 64,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 62,001 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 May 2008 62,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front 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 22 May 2007 59,900 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 51,818 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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Y827 YJU is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJU, 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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Y827 YJU is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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