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Y961 SBK

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,500 mi
Last recorded79,500 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 SBK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 79,500 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 74,052 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 66,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 62,085 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 61,822 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 60,232 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,017 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2012 59,342 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has perished

Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,625 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,335 miles

front discs slighty scoed and pitted

Pass 17 Mar 2009 56,350 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 54,390 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 54,389 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 46,849 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 46,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 38,927 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)

ONLY ONE HORN WORKING

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

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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Y961 SBK is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y961 SBK, 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

How do I check the history of Y961 SBK?

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What year was Y961 SBK registered?

Y961 SBK is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y961 SBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y961 SBK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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