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FM51 VAH

2001 Jaguar XK8

Yellow Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,472 mi
Last recorded53,472 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VAH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 53,472 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty switch sticking (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside wing mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2025 53,472 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 53,473 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 53,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges abs wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 53,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 52,223 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 50,027 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 49,397 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 49,109 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 48,862 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 47,816 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 47,816 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 47,175 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 46,203 miles

Front tyres deteriorating

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 45,479 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,387 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,934 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,749 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 42,117 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,763 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,135 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 23,246 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 21,400 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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FM51 VAH is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Yellow with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FM51 VAH, 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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FM51 VAH is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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