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YG51 DKN

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

96,002 mi
Last recorded96,002 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 DKN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 96,002 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 95,979 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 95,855 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 95,549 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear rubber bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s.o/s, front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear and front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear floor starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Jun 2023 95,549 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear rubber bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s.o/s, front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear and front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear floor starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jun 2022 95,085 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back and n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s floor starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jun 2021 94,726 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 93,877 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 93,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 93,482 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 90,748 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 89,479 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 89,453 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 87,824 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 87,824 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 86,506 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges and perishing

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r inner driveshaft u/j has slight play

rear tyres worn low

Pass 30 Dec 2013 85,430 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner treads

Pass 17 Jan 2013 81,866 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 81,039 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,487 miles

N/S/F lower ball joint dust cover split

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 74,457 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 May 2009 71,379 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 15 May 2008 68,393 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 67,320 miles

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

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

slight play in rear half shaft inner joints

Fail 12 Oct 2007 67,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in rear half shaft inner joints

Pass 19 Apr 2007 64,526 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 58,361 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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YG51 DKN is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 YG51 DKN, 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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YG51 DKN is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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