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AK51 BZR

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,918 mi
Last recorded120,918 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 BZR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 120,918 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 120,918 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1x (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1x (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 113,339 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 113,336 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2023 111,016 miles

Front Radiator cross member corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2023 111,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Lower inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Radiator cross member corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 109,566 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 106,255 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 103,436 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

vehicle very rusty in places

Fail 26 Aug 2015 103,436 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

vehicle very rusty in places

Pass 24 Mar 2014 93,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 93,453 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 88,650 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 82,459 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 75,190 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,005 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 59,733 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 53,207 miles

front brake pipe clip broken

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 16 Aug 2007 45,757 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 45,750 miles

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

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

unable to see inner brake pads †'v' mounts starting to debond

Pass 17 Aug 2006 39,795 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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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AK51 BZR is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK51 BZR, 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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AK51 BZR is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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