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YR51 MKC

2001 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,751 mi
Last recorded133,751 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 MKC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 133,751 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 133,688 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Slight coolant leak noted

Some wear/movement noted in both rear wheels when tested

Surface corrosion is evident on underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2012 133,380 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front crossmember heavily corroded

underbody metal b/pipes surface corroded/ecu light on/

Pass 25 Feb 2011 133,176 miles

Exhaust corroded

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2011 133,176 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 131,410 miles

Both front brake discs worn and pitted

Centre Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Headlight lenses condensated

Rear wheels noisey when spun

Fail 24 Oct 2009 131,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front brake discs worn and pitted

Centre Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Headlight lenses condensated

Rear wheels noisey when spun

Pass 2 Sep 2008 128,345 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 128,345 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 117,318 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 113,200 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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YR51 MKC is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YR51 MKC, 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 YR51 MKC registered?

YR51 MKC is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is YR51 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 MKC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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