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YXI 766

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,180 mi
Last recorded71,180 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXI 766
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 71,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 69,065 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 63,296 miles

Under carriage corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2022 63,284 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front fog light tell tale not working

Front fog lights not working

Under carriage corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 61,216 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 61,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 60,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 May 2020 60,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2019 60,324 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 59,718 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 59,113 miles

Both front tyres slightly misshaped on inner edge.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,443 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 57,149 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 56,302 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly wearing on edges.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,870 miles

Both front tyres getting low on inner and outer edge.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,786 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on edges + both front tyres + n/s/r tyre all have slight digs/cuts in outer sidewalls.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,386 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,355 miles

Front tyres slightly worn + n/s/f + n/s/r tyres have slight digs in outer sidewalls.

Pass 12 May 2010 51,989 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 51,441 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight damage to N/S/R and N/S/F sidewall of tyre.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,590 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,383 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 47,381 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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YXI 766 is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YXI 766, 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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YXI 766 is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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