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LC51 ZTV

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

50,594 mi
Last recorded50,594 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 ZTV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 50,594 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 5 Aug 2025 49,088 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 47,688 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 45,495 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 44,441 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 43,631 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 42,719 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 42,068 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 41,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 40,261 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 38,644 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 Jul 2015 36,184 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Jul 2014 34,592 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 34,591 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 32,884 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,255 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,012 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,339 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,116 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,283 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,889 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 16,888 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 11,754 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2005 8,805 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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LC51 ZTV is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 LC51 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

LC51 ZTV is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is LC51 ZTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 ZTV shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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