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YH51 AYS

2001 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,448 mi
Last recorded81,448 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 AYS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 81,448 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes slightly corroded above rear axle

offside and nearside front lower ball joints very slight lift

Pass 20 Sep 2023 78,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer/inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 78,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer/inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 75,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 72,709 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 70,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear heavily coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion starting on under body and sills

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2019 68,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes heavily undersealed preventing inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 68,433 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement remaining three lower arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill coroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets poor performance

Pass 12 Sep 2018 65,684 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 63,178 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 59,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm Heavily worn at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm worn at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 59,661 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm Heavily worn at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm worn at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 56,190 miles

BOTH offside tyres heavily worn at inner edges

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint very slight play (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 56,190 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH offside tyres heavily worn at inner edges

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint very slight play (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,398 miles

nearside rear sill and wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2014 53,396 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear sill and wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,573 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 47,803 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,876 miles

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 bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to fuel lines

Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,644 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,045 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front floor corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2009 37,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,722 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,031 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,598 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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YH51 AYS is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YH51 AYS, 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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YH51 AYS is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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