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EA51 ZYX

2001 Jaguar XK8

Bronze Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,248 mi
Last recorded86,248 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 ZYX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 86,248 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 86,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 80,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 75,538 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 75,522 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 67,117 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 63,187 miles

both front lower shock rose joints have play

centre exhaust box has slight blow -cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2007 58,328 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 58,328 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,750 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 55,652 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing inner edges close to legal limit

offside front door mirror has slight movement

Pass 20 Sep 2005 48,645 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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EA51 ZYX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Bronze with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA51 ZYX, 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 EA51 ZYX registered?

EA51 ZYX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is EA51 ZYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 ZYX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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