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WD51 BCV

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,788 mi
Last recorded101,788 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD51 BCV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 101,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 101,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting nsr chassis holed/corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed/corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 101,256 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 101,256 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside and NearSide sill corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal Pump leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 97,319 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 88,332 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 87,065 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 87,065 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,624 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,876 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 80,071 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 76,539 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 72,794 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 69,446 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 63,120 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 56,754 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 48,434 miles

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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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WD51 BCV is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WD51 BCV, 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 WD51 BCV registered?

WD51 BCV is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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