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Y989 SGV

2001 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,045 mi
Last recorded62,045 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 SGV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 62,045 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 61,913 miles

rusty n/s flour pan

Fail 2 May 2014 61,907 miles

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

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

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

rusty n/s flour pan

Pass 7 May 2013 59,610 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 58,069 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 58,069 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 55,552 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 48,452 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 42,279 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,544 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,267 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,106 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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Y989 SGV is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y989 SGV, 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 Y989 SGV registered?

Y989 SGV is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y989 SGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y989 SGV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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