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MA51 XAG

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,760 mi
Last recorded91,760 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 91,760 miles

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 91,753 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 91,426 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 91,015 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 91,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg be hide sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg be hide sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 90,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing within subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing within subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion both rear subframe mounting areas (6.1.B.2)

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

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

very slight play detected on both rear hubs

Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,064 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 88,653 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 88,653 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 80,716 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 80,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,157 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 73,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,604 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 62,538 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 59,730 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,539 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 49,643 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 49,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 42,004 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 37,212 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 XAG is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAG, 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 XAG is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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