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FL51 XYA

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

105,690 mi
Last recorded105,690 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XYA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 105,690 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 105,681 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 105,628 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member above subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member above subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 102,997 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside has general age related corosion invarious areas

Pass 17 Sep 2021 102,975 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,883 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 99,503 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 96,677 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 95,295 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 95,295 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)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 89,899 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 89,848 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 88,507 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 88,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2014 85,966 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 85,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 83,492 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 81,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear diff bearing slight play

Fail 8 May 2012 81,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear diff bearing slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,535 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 76,535 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,232 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2010 69,232 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,183 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 55,352 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 55,352 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 44,052 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 44,052 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 33,004 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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FL51 XYA is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FL51 XYA, 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 FL51 XYA registered?

FL51 XYA is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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