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BT51 CKU

2001 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,233 mi
Last recorded133,233 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 CKU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 133,233 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 130,323 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Nov 2012 120,263 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 120,258 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 112,861 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 104,402 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 96,343 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 89,669 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 79,190 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 65,927 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 48,952 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 48,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

high handbrake lever travel

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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BT51 CKU is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT51 CKU, 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 BT51 CKU registered?

BT51 CKU is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is BT51 CKU safe to buy?

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