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SP51 UOV

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,391 mi
Last recorded79,391 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 UOV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 79,391 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 79,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 79,106 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ...BOTH REAR TYRES...245/45/17... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 78,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 78,580 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 78,580 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 78,482 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 78,247 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 77,946 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 77,761 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 76,449 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 76,449 miles

Headlamp aim too high x2 (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 73,316 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 70,813 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 70,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2013 66,685 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both front lower shock bushes

Pass 21 Dec 2012 61,509 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 61,509 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 57,136 miles

Centre stop light disconnected

Larger tyres fitted to rear

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

Nearside rear radius arm has slight freeplay

Part worn tyres fitted

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

Slight freeplay in both front shocker bushes

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 52,365 miles

Both front tyre starting to wear

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,490 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 39,508 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 33,363 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 33,343 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,349 miles

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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SP51 UOV is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SP51 UOV, 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 SP51 UOV registered?

SP51 UOV is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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