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XK51 MAY

2001 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,471 mi
Last recorded96,471 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK51 MAY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 96,471 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 96,466 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 96,343 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 96,296 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 96,243 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 95,986 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 95,981 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 95,768 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 95,493 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 95,177 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 95,157 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 94,845 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 94,598 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 94,170 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 93,556 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 92,825 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 91,462 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

fuel tank seal perished

Pass 12 Aug 2011 87,147 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 80,601 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 67,292 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 62,043 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 62,043 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2006 45,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 26,144 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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XK51 MAY is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XK51 MAY, 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 XK51 MAY registered?

XK51 MAY is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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