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Y988 PTS

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

45,979 mi
Last recorded45,979 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 PTS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 45,979 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 45,453 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 45,393 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 44,941 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 44,351 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 44,286 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 42,907 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 40,449 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 39,500 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 36,551 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 36,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 36,493 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 35,466 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

light cracking both front tyres

Fail 30 Jun 2014 88,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

light cracking both front tyres

Pass 1 Jul 2013 34,576 miles

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/r,n/s/r slight play at suspension joints

Fail 31 May 2012 33,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

eml light on (reset)

Pass 31 May 2012 33,619 miles

eml light on (reset)

Pass 24 May 2011 32,279 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 32,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 29,952 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 27,647 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 25,267 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 22,821 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 19,901 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 19,901 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y988 PTS is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y988 PTS, 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 Y988 PTS registered?

Y988 PTS is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y988 PTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y988 PTS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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