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GD51 GUN

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

59,797 mi
Last recorded59,797 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 GUN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 59,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s front sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear various areas too (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 59,575 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front o/s and n/s inner sills surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near centre (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 59,356 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 59,230 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 58,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 58,111 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 58,111 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 47,743 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 40,972 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 34,929 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 10 May 2016 29,211 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 20,192 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 20,165 miles

small crack in front number plate.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 19,788 miles

small crack in front number plate .

Pass 11 Aug 2011 19,419 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 18,734 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,995 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 16,334 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 15,654 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 13,125 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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GD51 GUN is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GD51 GUN, 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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GD51 GUN is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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