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BN51 JYJ

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,052 mi
Last recorded45,052 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 JYJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 45,052 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 44,423 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 43,570 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 42,438 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 42,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 41,803 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 41,382 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,283 miles

nearside park brake effort slightly low in comparison to offside

Pass 14 Jan 2016 40,965 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 40,870 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 40,404 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 40,400 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 37,272 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 35,987 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,320 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 34,317 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 30,074 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,944 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 24,459 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 21,898 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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BN51 JYJ is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BN51 JYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN51 JYJ?

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What year was BN51 JYJ registered?

BN51 JYJ is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BN51 JYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 JYJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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