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Y87 HCX

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

85,690 mi
Last recorded85,690 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 HCX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 85,690 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 85,219 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 85,165 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 85,159 miles

Rear Both outer CV Joints slight play.

Pass 11 Feb 2022 84,863 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 84,433 miles

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

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

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

various point of surface corrosion on vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2020 83,732 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty sticks on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 83,732 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty sticks on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 83,179 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 83,166 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 83,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,006 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,378 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 79,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall is damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 74,468 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 74,465 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,211 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,078 miles

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)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 25 Apr 2013 68,812 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,692 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,386 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 12 May 2010 67,168 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 67,167 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 63,181 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Dec 2009 63,181 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear 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 18 Dec 2008 41,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

front tyres both starting to perish on outer walls

slight brake judder from front brakes

slight oil leak from PAS pump area

surface rust under vehicle

Fail 28 Nov 2008 40,412 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres slightly perished on outer walls

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Slight brake judder on front brakes

Slight oil leak from power steering pump area

surface all over rear suspension and under car

Pass 13 Dec 2007 37,431 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,305 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 24,608 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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Y87 HCX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 Y87 HCX, 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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Y87 HCX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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