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BN51 SSO

2001 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,652 mi
Last recorded75,652 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 SSO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 75,652 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 75,585 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 75,010 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 73,238 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 72,708 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 72,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2019 71,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 70,559 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 69,675 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 68,376 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 65,644 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 63,874 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 61,615 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 59,556 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,850 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 55,858 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,599 miles

front and rear discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,542 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 44,542 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,049 miles

left hand front outer brake pad low

slight movement in both rear suspension top mounting (driveshafts)

slight signs of fluid at steering colume section of rack

Fail 28 Aug 2008 33,049 miles

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

left hand front outer brake pad low

right hand rear tyre 2.5mm

slight movement in both rear suspension top mounting (driveshafts)

slight signs of fluid at steering colume section of rack

Pass 9 Aug 2007 26,955 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 22,680 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 SSO is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Grey 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 BN51 SSO, 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

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What year was BN51 SSO registered?

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

Is BN51 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 SSO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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