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MG51 CAT

2001 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,929 mi
Last recorded67,929 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG51 CAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 67,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 67,654 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 67,643 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 67,262 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 66,902 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 66,401 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 65,564 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,603 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,022 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 63,305 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 62,501 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 60,795 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 59,084 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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MG51 CAT is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MG51 CAT, 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 MG51 CAT registered?

MG51 CAT is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is MG51 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG51 CAT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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