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SK51 BJV

2001 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,217 mi
Last recorded85,217 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 BJV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 85,217 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 85,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 78,279 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 76,044 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 75,508 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 74,241 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 74,218 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail within 30 cm of rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail within 30 cm of rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front interior light cluster removed prior to test due to being insecure

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded in clip on off side cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 72,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 70,101 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 7 Mar 2017 68,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight water ingress (1.7.5a)

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

front ABS rings have corrosion

front suspension low

Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,705 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 66,703 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,139 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,980 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,815 miles

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

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

both front bottom shocker bushes perished

both immer sills starting to corrode

Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,095 miles

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

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

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

Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has had a puncture repair

Fail 31 Jan 2011 57,095 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has had a puncture repair

Pass 2 Feb 2010 54,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 51,061 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,126 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 49,122 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 45,593 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 34,134 miles

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

Offside 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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SK51 BJV is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK51 BJV, 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 SK51 BJV registered?

SK51 BJV is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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