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SN51 NNU

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,819 mi
Last recorded62,819 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 NNU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 62,819 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 62,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan holed x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 61,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front floor corroded

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside headlight damp inside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer sills corroded

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 61,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer sills corroded

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

oil leak/s

Fail 5 Jan 2023 61,469 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer sills corroded

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

oil leak/s

Pass 3 Dec 2021 60,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front floor corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer sills corroded

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 58,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along full length (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front floor corroded

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

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

Rear outer sills/ rear arches corroded

oil leak/s

Pass 3 Jan 2019 56,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2018 56,679 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 55,984 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear along floor and at front inner wings (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view repaired with tape (8.1.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak/s

Pass 29 Oct 2015 55,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear along floor and at front inner wings (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak/s

steering rack damp at pinion

Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,676 miles

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

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

brake pipes under sealed

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak/s

Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,786 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 52,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs corroding on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and badly perished

Pass 12 May 2010 51,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front and o/s/r brake discs corroding on edges

o/s/f tyre perished and low on edges

slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod

Pass 9 May 2009 49,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres badly perished

Fail 6 May 2009 49,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres badly perished

Pass 17 Apr 2008 47,963 miles

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 47,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 41,610 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 39,135 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 39,134 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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SN51 NNU is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 SN51 NNU, 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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SN51 NNU is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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