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SJ51 YKA

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,473 mi
Last recorded77,473 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 YKA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 77,473 miles
Fail 3 May 2010 77,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 77,412 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

advise oil leak at filter

Pass 15 Dec 2008 74,991 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 69,264 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 69,264 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 69,182 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 64,094 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 64,094 miles

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

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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SJ51 YKA is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SJ51 YKA, 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 SJ51 YKA registered?

SJ51 YKA is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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