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WV51 ACJ

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

26,518 mi
Last recorded26,518 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 ACJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 26,518 miles
Pass 27 May 2026 26,501 miles

Central Front gear box has oil leak

Front oil leak from engine

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear rear diff leaking oil

Pass 27 May 2025 23,901 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 18,448 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 15,659 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 15,614 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 14,013 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 13,061 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 12,832 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 12,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres are cracking slightly on the outer tread

Pass 24 Apr 2018 12,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres are cracking on the outer edges of their treads

Pass 7 Apr 2017 11,919 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 11,782 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 11,066 miles

All tyres starting to age crack

Pass 20 Feb 2014 10,111 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 9,568 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 9,121 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 8,348 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 7,705 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 7,034 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 6,627 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 6,627 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 5,942 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 5,356 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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WV51 ACJ is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

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 WV51 ACJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV51 ACJ registered?

WV51 ACJ is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is WV51 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 ACJ shows 24 tests with a 95.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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