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ND51 GFG

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,245 mi
Last recorded95,245 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND51 GFG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 95,245 miles

Coolant leak looks to be coming from water pump area ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases round welded joins (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front upper arm inner bushes have permissable play,further investigation advisable

both rear silencers look to have been removed

Fail 26 Sep 2023 95,245 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft likely to become detached joint (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak looks to be coming from water pump area ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases round welded joins (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front upper arm inner bushes have permissable play,further investigation advisable

both rear silencers look to have been removed

Fail 14 Sep 2023 95,199 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both exhausts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose incorrectly fitted to caliper

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy silencers missing (8.1.1 (a))

engine oil level low

Pass 16 Sep 2022 92,223 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 92,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 88,251 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has been heavily under sealed and corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 87,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 87,815 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 85,169 miles

both n/s tyres have small splits on inner wall

Pass 11 May 2015 82,911 miles

nsf tyre split on inner wall

Pass 10 Apr 2014 81,728 miles

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

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

slight play both side rear driveshaft bearings

Pass 16 Apr 2013 80,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr diff bearing has play

Fail 16 Apr 2013 80,692 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr diff bearing has play

Pass 27 Mar 2012 78,420 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 78,311 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,225 miles

Rear to front fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Sep 2010 77,870 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 73,308 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,466 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 62,144 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 56,297 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 54,387 miles

N/S/R anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to deteriorate

O/S/R anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Aug 2005 50,342 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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ND51 GFG is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 ND51 GFG, 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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ND51 GFG is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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