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MU51 GWX

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,845 mi
Last recorded75,845 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 GWX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 75,845 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 68,243 miles

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

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

both front floor pans corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2012 68,242 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)

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

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

both front floor pans corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 61,877 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 52,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2010 52,790 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,855 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 38,613 miles

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

both rear tyres on 2mm markers

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,391 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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MU51 GWX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MU51 GWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MU51 GWX registered?

MU51 GWX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is MU51 GWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU51 GWX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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