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NJ51 LFX

2001 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,726 mi
Last recorded115,726 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 LFX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 115,726 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 113,860 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 113,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front x members corroded

offside front and rear seat belt casings damaged

vehicle generally corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 112,433 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under side heavily under sealed

Fail 1 Apr 2022 116,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength both sllis to under sills split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

under side heavily under sealed

Pass 22 Oct 2019 112,311 miles

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

under body under sealed

welding covered up not possible to inspect properly

Fail 19 Oct 2019 112,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

under body under sealed

Pass 18 Jul 2018 111,558 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 111,557 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S/F under outer corroded and hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S/R under outer corroded and hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 107,260 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 103,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 103,686 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

rear brake binding both side (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both side (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 99,461 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 95,588 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 95,581 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2013 90,419 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 83,620 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 83,615 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 75,654 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 75,572 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 67,294 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 57,476 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 53,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r dif seal leaking slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2007 45,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 45,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 38,764 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

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

Offside Front 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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NJ51 LFX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NJ51 LFX, 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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NJ51 LFX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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