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HK51 GUG

2001 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

110,413 mi
Last recorded110,413 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 GUG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 110,413 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))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 107,883 miles

Coil spring corroded Rear suspension coil springs surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 105,433 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded along front cross member (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 102,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear subframe mountings(both) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 99,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 97,532 miles

both rear floors corroded

both rear sills slightly corroded

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage inner and outer

Fail 13 Mar 2020 97,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear floors corroded

both rear sills slightly corroded

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage inner and outer

Pass 4 Mar 2019 94,216 miles

both rear floors slightly corroded

both rear sills corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 91,076 miles

engine management light illuminated

slight corrosion of both sills

slight corrosion of rear floors

Pass 20 Feb 2017 87,658 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 85,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 70% worn. (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 78,977 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,844 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 74,834 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,879 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,474 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 60,926 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 58,026 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,168 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 47,498 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 40,305 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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HK51 GUG is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HK51 GUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK51 GUG registered?

HK51 GUG is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for HK51 GUG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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