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LC51 BVS

2001 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,219 mi
Last recorded130,219 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 BVS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 130,219 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 126,688 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 126,007 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 125,991 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 125,490 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 124,568 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 11 May 2015 124,561 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 May 2014 119,280 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 119,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 116,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 116,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from radiator transmission cooler

Pass 7 Dec 2012 106,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning light is on indicating a fault

offside front headlamp is condensated causing a weak beam pattern

Fail 6 Dec 2012 106,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning light is on indicating a fault

offside front headlamp is condensated causing a weak beam pattern

Pass 31 Aug 2011 91,777 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs worn and lipted

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2011 91,771 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 30 Nov 2009 87,244 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 79,632 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 67,724 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,420 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 55,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LC51 BVS is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC51 BVS, 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 LC51 BVS registered?

LC51 BVS is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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