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FG51 TBY

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,170 mi
Last recorded74,170 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 TBY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 74,170 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres nearing wear band indicators

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 74,169 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture On top of lower crossmember (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system On top of lower crossmember (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside and nearside rear tyres nearing wear band indicators

Pass 17 Oct 2024 72,435 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside of lower crossmember (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 72,358 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 72,316 miles

slight wear both rear hubs

Pass 27 Oct 2021 72,052 miles

slight wear both rear hubs

Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,959 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

wear rear hubs both sides

Pass 10 Oct 2019 71,915 miles

damage n/s front inner wheel rim

wear both rear hubs

Pass 17 Oct 2018 71,315 miles

slight damage n/s front wheel inner rim

wear both rear hubs

Pass 20 Oct 2017 70,580 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

wear both sides rear hubs

Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,293 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight wear rear diff bearings

Pass 8 Oct 2015 69,360 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking 245/45/18

slight end float in diff bearings

Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,818 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fog light switch sticking

Pass 3 Oct 2012 64,399 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 62,772 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,744 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,871 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 52,865 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 49,762 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 49,741 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 42,535 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 30,898 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 30,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FG51 TBY is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FG51 TBY, 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 FG51 TBY registered?

FG51 TBY is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is FG51 TBY safe to buy?

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