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Y966 UGW

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

54,690 mi
Last recorded54,690 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 UGW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 54,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Light corrosion on floor pan.

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 54,516 miles

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

Light corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

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

Offside Front 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 17 Jul 2024 54,358 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 54,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Going white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 54,022 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 53,869 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 53,718 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 53,555 miles

Front & rear suspension components rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2019 53,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 52,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 51,731 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 50,606 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/45y18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 255/45y18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 245/45y18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 255/45y18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 17 Sep 2014 49,169 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 46,901 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 45,803 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 42,461 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,646 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,459 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,312 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,171 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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Y966 UGW is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y966 UGW, 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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Y966 UGW is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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