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Y96 RDX

2001 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

79,648 mi
Last recorded79,648 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 RDX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 79,648 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 77,249 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 77,207 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 76,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower wheel arches rusty

Offside Rear Lower Wheel arches rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2023 75,488 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 74,145 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 72,547 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 71,989 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 70,795 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 70,795 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Apr 2019 70,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,655 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 68,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 May 2017 68,372 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,000 miles

automatic gearbox oil leak

coolant leak ?

diff oil leak

engine covers fitted

engine oil leaks

nearside front lower suspension arm bushes worn

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

undertray fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 64,859 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 60,971 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 59,205 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 56,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 May 2010 54,785 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 52,382 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 50,464 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 47,656 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 43,923 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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Y96 RDX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y96 RDX, 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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What year was Y96 RDX registered?

Y96 RDX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y96 RDX safe to buy?

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