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YV51 KHX

2001 Jaguar XK8

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

122,986 mi
Last recorded122,986 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 KHX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 122,986 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 122,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 113,422 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 113,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine management light on indicating engine fault

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 106,723 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 102,735 miles

front lower ball joints slight play

slight play rear wheels

Fail 6 Jun 2016 102,730 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front lower ball joints slight play

slight play rear wheels

Pass 23 Jan 2015 100,554 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 100,410 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 97,041 miles

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

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

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

generall corrosion

movement in rear diff carrier bearings both sides

Fail 20 Aug 2012 97,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

generall corrosion

movement in rear diff carrier bearings both sides

Pass 9 Sep 2011 91,821 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 91,803 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise slight play in both rear drive shafts

Fail 18 Apr 2011 91,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 88,425 miles

offside front tyre inner egde worrn close to limit

Fail 22 Sep 2010 88,420 miles

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

offside front tyre inner egde worrn close to limit

Pass 18 Sep 2009 82,245 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 82,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 74,721 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 68,015 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 67,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,188 miles

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

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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YV51 KHX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 YV51 KHX, 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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YV51 KHX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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