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LD51 YOW

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,461 mi
Last recorded129,461 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 YOW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 129,461 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 128,802 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 128,030 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 126,075 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint column to rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 125,591 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 124,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 123,510 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 123,510 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing All Wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high rectified (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 123,369 miles

nearside front floor pan corroded, though not excessive

nearside rear chassis (dog leg) corroded, though not excessive

offside fron floor pan corroded, though not excessive

Fail 20 Apr 2015 123,365 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

nearside front floor pan corroded, though not excessive

nearside rear chassis (dog leg) corroded, though not excessive

offside fron floor pan corroded, though not excessive

Pass 21 Dec 2011 115,681 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

some test items hidden by covers/components

Fail 21 Dec 2011 115,681 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

some test items hidden by covers/components

Pass 13 Aug 2010 107,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

front floor pans starting to corrode

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2009 100,489 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 95,086 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2007 91,152 miles

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Nov 2006 87,990 miles

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

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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LD51 YOW is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LD51 YOW, 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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LD51 YOW is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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