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RK51 PTX

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,990 mi
Last recorded89,990 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 PTX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 89,990 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 88,701 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 87,271 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 84,908 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 82,965 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 82,961 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 82,189 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 82,169 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 80,239 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 78,385 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill is corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 76,678 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

some underside surface corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2016 74,290 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 71,637 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 69,249 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,963 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,795 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,662 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

underside is slightly surface rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2010 53,590 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,052 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,229 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,448 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,222 miles

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

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 PTX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 PTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RK51 PTX?

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What year was RK51 PTX registered?

RK51 PTX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is RK51 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 PTX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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