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MV51 LVD

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,895 mi
Last recorded108,895 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 LVD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 108,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 99,916 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 99,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 99,578 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 99,563 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2019 99,561 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2019 99,556 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both under radiator (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 99,516 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 99,185 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre and both rear tyres have had date indicators burned off

Fail 11 Oct 2017 99,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor next to seat (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre and both rear tyres have had date indicators burned off

Pass 22 Sep 2016 94,862 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 90,735 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 88,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2013 86,942 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,776 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 82,044 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 77,030 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 71,704 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 66,002 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 65,984 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 65,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 57,217 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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MV51 LVD is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV51 LVD, 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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MV51 LVD is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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