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WJ51 RUY

2001 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,710 mi
Last recorded96,710 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 RUY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 96,710 miles

Crack in exhaust centre box

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside heavily waxoil and and rear subframe has some corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2025 96,527 miles

Crack to centre box pipe

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside heavily waxoiled

Pass 29 Apr 2024 95,771 miles

Crack to center box pipe

Manufactures covers and underside and suspension covered in waxoil hindering inspection

Rear subframe front bushes worn slightly

Pass 9 May 2023 95,494 miles

Exhaust has a crack in centre silencer on N/S pipe weld

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Manufactures covers and heavy application of wax oil hindering underbody inspection

Minor play in rear UJ's/wheel bearings

Fail 28 Apr 2023 95,494 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch - behind upper suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a crack in centre silencer on N/S pipe weld

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Manufactures covers and heavy application of wax oil hindering underbody inspection

Minor play in rear UJ's/wheel bearings

Pass 22 Apr 2022 95,045 miles

Manufactures covers and heavy application of wax oil hindering underbody inspection

Minor play in both rear inner cv u/j

O/S/F seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 29 Apr 2021 93,995 miles

Manufactures covers / application of underbody paint hindering underbody inspection

Nearside Rear Driveshaft UJ has slight play

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 93,625 miles

Corrosion to both outer sill panels at rear

General corrosion to underside

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Feb 2019 93,188 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 92,722 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchor shroud missing

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Some general surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 5 Mar 2018 92,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchor shroud missing

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Some general surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 22 Feb 2012 73,527 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 73,171 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 70,921 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside rear exhaust mounting loose

Pass 8 Jun 2011 70,921 miles

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

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

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

offside rear exhaust mounting loose

Pass 31 Aug 2010 63,914 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,008 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 41,568 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,413 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,952 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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WJ51 RUY is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WJ51 RUY, 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 WJ51 RUY registered?

WJ51 RUY is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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