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YK51 VLY

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,849 mi
Last recorded93,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 VLY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 93,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 89,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by subframe mounting. Corroded but not holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 89,356 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 88,944 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 87,377 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 85,663 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,712 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 79,514 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 78,280 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,248 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,424 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 75,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,775 miles

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

advise corrosion to nearside front and offside front floor pans

Pass 9 Jul 2012 64,618 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 60,845 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 60,845 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 57,630 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 51,754 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 51,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,976 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 43,976 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,147 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,974 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 26,468 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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YK51 VLY is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YK51 VLY, 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 YK51 VLY registered?

YK51 VLY is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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