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Y976 VKM

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,875 mi
Last recorded126,875 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 VKM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2018 126,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired sub frame mounting point (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 116,138 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 116,138 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 110,402 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 110,401 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 100,427 miles

bolt missing on front exhaust mount

Fail 20 Oct 2015 100,423 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

bolt missing on front exhaust mount

Pass 9 Oct 2014 95,671 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 95,658 miles

corrosion starting on underside

play in steering

play on rear hubs

Pass 15 Oct 2013 92,621 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion starting on underside

play on both rear hubs

Fail 30 Sep 2013 92,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion starting on underside

play on both rear hubs

Pass 30 Jul 2012 88,892 miles

chips in screen

corrosion on underside of vehicle

wear on brake discs

Fail 30 Jul 2012 88,883 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

chips in screen

corrosion on underside of vehicle

wear on brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2011 85,639 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 84,586 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 83,424 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 80,617 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 74,998 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 74,310 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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Y976 VKM is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y976 VKM, 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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Y976 VKM is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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