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GJ51 GXR

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

120,201 mi
Last recorded120,201 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 GXR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 120,201 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti-roll bar linkages bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated shock absorber rose joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated shock absorber rose joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slightly play at suspension arm outer fitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame nearside front mounting prescribed area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure repair covered in underseal (front part of inner sill/floor area)

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on vehicle body, sub frames and suspension components

Fail 23 Jan 2026 120,197 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front part of inner sill/floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti-roll bar linkages bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated shock absorber rose joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated shock absorber rose joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slightly play at suspension arm outer fitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame nearside front mounting prescribed area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on vehicle body, sub frames and suspension components

Pass 24 Jan 2025 116,710 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Under vehicle suspension components slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2024 113,215 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged catch (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 108,307 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))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 106,858 miles

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))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 106,843 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 17 Dec 2020 101,723 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 94,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 88,105 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 88,104 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 80,647 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 80,647 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 72,493 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 66,797 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,781 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,564 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 57,523 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low 3 to 4mm

Pass 31 May 2011 54,515 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 54,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,854 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,080 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,696 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 35,652 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,521 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 25,199 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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GJ51 GXR is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GJ51 GXR, 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 GJ51 GXR registered?

GJ51 GXR is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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