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Y872 VGJ

2001 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

110,181 mi
Last recorded110,181 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 VGJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 110,181 miles

Coil Springs corroded x4

Front All suspension components corroded both sides

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear All suspension components corroded both sides

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 107,617 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt buckle cover missing

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 107,614 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt buckle cover missing

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 101,985 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 100,072 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 98,605 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2019 97,424 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 93,714 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 90,140 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 85,138 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 84,762 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,862 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 82,830 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 82,830 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 80,800 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 76,611 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2010 72,338 miles

driveshaft joints have slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2009 67,378 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,360 miles

driveshafts have slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2007 59,061 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 59,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 52,098 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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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Y872 VGJ is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y872 VGJ, 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

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What year was Y872 VGJ registered?

Y872 VGJ is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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