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MA51 DNX

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,783 mi
Last recorded80,783 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 DNX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 80,783 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 80,174 miles

Nearside Front suspension noise

Pass 11 Sep 2023 79,196 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 78,676 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 78,676 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 77,292 miles

Rear Rear subframe slightly corroded but not effecting strength

Pass 3 Nov 2020 76,649 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 76,646 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 73,513 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 71,902 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 69,128 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 67,837 miles

N/S handbrake effort low

Fail 28 Oct 2016 67,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on o/s/f x member - marked (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

N/S handbrake effort low

Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 66,940 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 65,133 miles

ALL DISCS CORRODED BUT SERVICABLE

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2012

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ALL DISCS CORRODED BUT SERVICABLE

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 63,213 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 59,378 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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MA51 DNX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MA51 DNX, 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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MA51 DNX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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