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Y862 AJW

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,358 mi
Last recorded89,358 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY862 AJW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 89,358 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 88,652 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 88,200 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 88,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 87,559 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 86,032 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 83,638 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 83,637 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 80,869 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 78,747 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 76,043 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 72,734 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 70,759 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 70,751 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,515 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,349 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,214 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 65,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,528 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,118 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 60,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 55,266 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 50,578 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 48,499 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 42,483 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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Y862 AJW is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y862 AJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y862 AJW?

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What year was Y862 AJW registered?

Y862 AJW is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y862 AJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y862 AJW shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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