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Y8 XKB

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,031 mi
Last recorded84,031 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 84,031 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2022 83,874 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 83,748 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 83,743 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side reading very low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 83,571 miles

slight play both rear hubs

Fail 20 Jun 2017 83,571 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

slight play both rear hubs

Pass 8 Jul 2016 80,678 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 75,063 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,515 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 66,515 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2009 57,699 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 50,602 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 50,320 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 33,812 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 23,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 22,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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Y8 XKB is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y8 XKB, 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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Y8 XKB is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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