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DG51 AFK

2001 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,894 mi
Last recorded76,894 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 AFK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,894 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 74,096 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 74,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Engine fault light on

Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,629 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 71,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 68,449 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 64,711 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 60,228 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 60,227 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,166 miles

front tyers worn slightly on inner edge

o/s bottom ball joint gater split

Pass 19 Jul 2007 46,791 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 46,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 42,064 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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DG51 AFK is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DG51 AFK, 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 DG51 AFK registered?

DG51 AFK is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is DG51 AFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 AFK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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