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LX51 XZM

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

78,520 mi
Last recorded78,520 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 XZM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 78,520 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 78,099 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Patchy heavy surface corrosion on underside of vehicle - some patches with excessive pressure applied or using a tool out of the MOT scheme could result in a failure item (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 29 Nov 2021 77,460 miles

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

corrosion to o/s floor pan

Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,888 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 76,226 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,237 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 73,500 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,912 miles

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

nearside front floor pan corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any prescribed area

Pass 13 Jun 2015 70,690 miles

Nearside front floor corroded and holed, not within any prescribed area

Windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Jan 2014 67,926 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

front number plate holder insecure

Pass 28 Dec 2012 66,192 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 66,149 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)

both front tyres wearing inner edges.....

front brake discs corroding....

front brake pads low....

Pass 10 Nov 2011 63,305 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 56,498 miles

Nail in rear tyre

condensation in o/s and n/s headlamps

slight play in n/s and o/s front seat backs

Pass 28 Jul 2010 56,089 miles

front discs lipped, pads low.,

Pass 10 Aug 2009 53,056 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 49,140 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 43,187 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,107 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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LX51 XZM is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LX51 XZM, 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 LX51 XZM registered?

LX51 XZM is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 September 2001.

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