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LB51 TEY

2001 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,076 mi
Last recorded110,076 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 TEY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 110,076 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 109,591 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 108,555 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 107,640 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 106,418 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 105,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 103,887 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 102,682 miles

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

auxillary belt cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2017 101,433 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 100,114 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 98,644 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 98,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 96,604 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 94,245 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 94,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 91,389 miles

Slight leak of fluid from around the power steering resevoir itself

Pass 17 Jan 2011 89,341 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 85,942 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 78,317 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 104,786 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 55,836 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 44,365 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 44,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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LB51 TEY is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Green 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 LB51 TEY, 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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LB51 TEY is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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