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Y896 NJO

2001 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,270 mi
Last recorded82,270 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 NJO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 82,270 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 82,113 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 78,799 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe Join To Centre Box (6.1.2 (a))

Under Sealed Front To Back

Pass 9 Nov 2023 74,710 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 74,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 70,650 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 70,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 70,574 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch Behind Sus fame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe 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))

Nearside Front Floor Panel Corroded & Holed But Not Within A Prescribed Area

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & Nearside Rear Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & Nearside inner Rear Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 67,699 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,346 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 65,414 miles

All underside metal parts and panels rusty.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 63,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,121 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,418 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 60,667 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 56,464 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,863 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,110 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,759 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,769 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 23,846 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 18,223 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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Y896 NJO is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y896 NJO, 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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Y896 NJO is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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