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YV51 KJE

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,861 mi
Last recorded62,861 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 KJE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 62,861 miles

Nearside Front Inner side wall on tyre has small splits

Offside Rear Inner side wall on tyre has small splits

Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,813 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 61,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2012 61,233 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear mudguard insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,718 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 55,630 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 48,941 miles

front tyres 2mm inner edge

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 39,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 30,550 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 22,638 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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YV51 KJE is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YV51 KJE, 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 YV51 KJE registered?

YV51 KJE is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YV51 KJE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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