MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,413 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing/streaking (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Body component slightly loose Mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing/streaking (3.4 (b) (i))
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.
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Y978 KGE is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 Y978 KGE, 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 Y978 KGE registered?
Y978 KGE is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 June 2001.
Is Y978 KGE safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y978 KGE shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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