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RG51 CXN

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

61,363 mi
Last recorded61,363 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 CXN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 61,363 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 58,992 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ns and os seat belt case damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2023 58,364 miles

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both front buckles (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 58,364 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both front buckles (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 57,621 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 57,621 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 56,926 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 56,926 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 56,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 54,601 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 52,451 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 50,790 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,754 miles

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

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

nsf and osf tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Jul 2015 48,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nsf and osf tyres slighty worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,363 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 42,447 miles

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

front wippers worn

Pass 26 Jul 2012 33,087 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 33,087 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 20,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front cross brake pipes,front floors and rear subframe all corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2011 20,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front cross brake pipes,front floors and rear subframe all corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2010 10,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front floors and rear subframe all corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2009 16 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 73,486 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

both front floors corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2008 61,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 61,636 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 45,534 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 30,181 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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RG51 CXN is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RG51 CXN, 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 RG51 CXN registered?

RG51 CXN is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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