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RK51 HKD

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,004 mi
Last recorded102,004 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 HKD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 102,004 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear exhaust clamp corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside inner sill and in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight seepage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 100,640 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly Imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on outer edge , Tread depth at 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Rear sills and wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight seepage

Fail 29 Sep 2022 100,640 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly Imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on outer edge , Tread depth at 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Rear sills and wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight seepage

Pass 11 Oct 2021 97,503 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes either slightly corroded and / or painted / undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres scrubbed on outer edges to below 1.6mm but clearly not full depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides / both joints slight play (inner joints more so) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - rear sills / wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also associated attachment brackets etc. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 95,380 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Also slight play in differential bearings (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front ,Also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in Nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 94,430 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - front to rear, can't inspect where clipped or undersealed (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - inner wheelarches, can't see behind subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (also slight play in differential bearings) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective lens also damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT (1.6 mm in centre) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (corroded and undersealed) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - rear of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 93,331 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 91,525 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded both rears (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,875 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 90,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 90,031 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 87,213 miles

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

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

chip/crack windscreen

corrosion brake pipes

Pass 6 Apr 2013 83,147 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,397 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in rear differential / driveshaft universal joints

Fail 10 Apr 2012 81,397 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in rear differential / driveshaft universal joints

Pass 5 Apr 2011 78,112 miles

Condensation in front nearside headlight unit

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear offside light lens cracked

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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RK51 HKD is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc 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 RK51 HKD, 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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RK51 HKD is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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