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PG51 EFM

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,043 mi
Last recorded98,043 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 EFM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 98,043 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 94 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 96,572 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))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 96,416 miles

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

Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both sides ABS rings corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and also smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,978 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both sides abs rings corroded (3.4.2)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 95,978 miles

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

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both sides abs rings corroded (3.4.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 93,953 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion foot-well area both sides corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sill ends corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 93,853 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Body has slight corrosion foot-well area both sides corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sill ends corroded (6.1.B.2)

strong smell of petrol / petrol vapour under-bonnet area

Pass 4 Jun 2015 90,872 miles

Advise slight tyre wear on inner edges (front)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 89,733 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 86,493 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 83,931 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 6 Jul 2011 80,930 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 80,927 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 77,391 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 77,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 73,394 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 73,392 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,983 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 59,305 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 55,754 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 55,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2005 46,335 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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PG51 EFM is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PG51 EFM, 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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PG51 EFM is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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