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PN51 RLX

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

74,657 mi
Last recorded74,657 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 RLX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2022 74,657 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle under sill to sill corroded and not connected (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak catalyst blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML light on

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

rear tyres perishing

vehicle under body heaviely coated in waxoyl

Pass 23 Jul 2021 72,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY UNDERSEALED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no free travel on park brake

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed not allowing full check of condition /repairs

Fail 12 Jul 2021 72,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from offside CAT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake lever is tight

near side CAT mounting bracket corroded off

rear tyres getting low tread

vehicle underbody is weak with corrosion and has been heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Jul 2020 72,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease/underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front floor pan corroded and weak but not in prescribed area.

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front floor pan corroded and weak but not in prescribed area.

stonechip in windscreen

vehicle undersealed underneath and on suspension components.

Fail 21 Jul 2020 72,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease/underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front sills and floor pan corroded and weak, but not in prescribed area.

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front sills and floor pan corroded and weak, but not in prescribed area.

stonechip in windscreen

vehicle undersealed underneath and on suspension components.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 70,212 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Jun 2018 69,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes along front crossmember (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

brake pipes and under vehicle wax oiled

n/s/f and o/s/f floor pans corroded and holed, not in prescribed

n/s/f sill to inner sill corroded in 2 places not in prescribed area

undervehicle corroded and getting weak in places

Fail 12 Jun 2018 69,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes along front crossmember (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

brake pipes and under vehicle wax oiled

n/s/f and o/s/f floor pans corroded and holed, not in prescribed

n/s/f sill to inner sill corroded in 2 places not in prescribed area

undervehicle corroded and getting weak in places

Pass 23 May 2017 68,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake dragging slightly

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre perishing in tread

Offside top door strip missing

both rear hubs or drive shafts slight play

front exhaust poor

vehicle under body & brake pipes advanced corrosion

Fail 22 May 2017 68,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake dragging slightly

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre perishing in tread

Offside top door strip missing

both rear hubs or drive shafts slight play

front exhaust poor

vehicle under body & brake pipes advanced corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2016 67,361 miles

front number plate poorly secured

o/s/f floor pan plate corroded but not in prescribed area

rear subframe and general underbody weak in places

Fail 7 Jun 2016 67,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

front number plate poorly secured

o/s/f floor pan plate corroded but not in prescribed area

rear subframe and general underbody weak in places

Pass 16 Jun 2015 66,558 miles

exhaust poor

n/s front lower shocker bush advanced wear

slight play in rear driveshafts

Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 64,119 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 64,109 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 61,841 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 61,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,004 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 59,004 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 56,040 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,629 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 49,629 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 41,961 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 41,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 32,186 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 26,581 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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PN51 RLX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 PN51 RLX, 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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PN51 RLX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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