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FW51 FJW

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

59,111 mi
Last recorded59,111 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW51 FJW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 59,111 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on all discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazzard light switch sticking.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Disc corroded. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 59,098 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 59,065 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 59,059 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 58,698 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 58,346 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 58,283 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 58,089 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 57,871 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 57,490 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 57,211 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 56,810 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,268 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,596 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,109 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,515 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 53,114 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 53,114 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,116 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 47,139 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,502 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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FW51 FJW is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 FW51 FJW, 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 FW51 FJW registered?

FW51 FJW is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is FW51 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW51 FJW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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