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OW51 KGA

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,815 mi
Last recorded66,815 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 KGA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 66,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 65,086 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 65,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 29 Apr 2016 63,319 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,102 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,072 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,168 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,237 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,519 miles

front brake pads worn?

nearside front top wishbone inner front bush worn, as marked.

Fail 26 Apr 2011 49,500 miles

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

front brake pads worn?

nearside front top wishbone inner front bush worn, as marked.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,881 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 42,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,814 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,832 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 35,980 miles

please note that offside handbrake reading is 172kg effort & nearside is 308kg effort...

Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,318 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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OW51 KGA is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OW51 KGA, 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 OW51 KGA registered?

OW51 KGA is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is OW51 KGA safe to buy?

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