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Y947 LTF

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

43,405 mi
Last recorded43,405 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 LTF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 43,405 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 41,828 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 41,060 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 40,320 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 39,466 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 38,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 38,553 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 37,820 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 35,957 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 31,851 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 31,851 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 31,243 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 31,118 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 30,781 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,712 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 30,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 29,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,437 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 28,652 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,516 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,214 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,267 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 18,026 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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Y947 LTF is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y947 LTF, 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 Y947 LTF registered?

Y947 LTF is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y947 LTF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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