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AY51 LPZ

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,982 mi
Last recorded79,982 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 LPZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 79,982 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded but not within 30cm of seat belt mounting

Nearside Rear Outer and inner sill panel corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Outer and inner sill panel corroded

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

Rear Subframe has surface corrosion but strength not reduced

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 79,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front floor pan corroded but not within 30cm of seat belt mounting

Nearside Rear Outer and inner sill panel corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Outer and inner sill panel corroded

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

Rear Subframe has surface corrosion but strength not reduced

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 79,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 78,063 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2018 77,257 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Nov 2018 77,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 75,707 miles

Rear hand brake may require repair or adjustment

Pass 2 Nov 2016 74,654 miles

Rear Hand Brake Require Repair Or Adjustment

Fail 2 Nov 2016 74,654 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Hand Brake Require Repair Or Adjustment

Pass 31 Oct 2015 73,719 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 73,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 72,347 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 70,296 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 65,368 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 61,354 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 55,993 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,938 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 44,881 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,830 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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AY51 LPZ is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AY51 LPZ, 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 AY51 LPZ registered?

AY51 LPZ is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AY51 LPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 LPZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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