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Y847 XGF

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

98,043 mi
Last recorded98,043 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY847 XGF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 98,043 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2024 97,518 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 94,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear sowing first signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 89,937 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 89,917 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 89,914 miles

Front Floor excessively deteriorated nearside and offside (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 89,556 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

slight end float in both rear drive shafts

Pass 18 Aug 2020 85,515 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear tyres cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 83,954 miles

vehicle freshly waxoyled

Fail 9 Sep 2019 83,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 83,925 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 83,913 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 81,615 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

eml illuminated

o/s front upper wishbone appears to have dry joint

Pass 6 May 2016 79,985 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 79,932 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 78,696 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 77,923 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 75,964 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 73,418 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,281 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 71,273 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 67,800 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 64,918 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 60,782 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 60,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 May 2008 60,604 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 53,684 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2007 53,684 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 47,392 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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Y847 XGF is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 Y847 XGF, 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 Y847 XGF registered?

Y847 XGF is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y847 XGF safe to buy?

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