2001 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · FW51 FJW
2001 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 59,111 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,111 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FW51 FJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 59,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FW51 FJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Jaguar Xk8 (FW51 FJW) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
FW51 FJW Mileage History
- 21/01/202258,698 mi
- 18/01/202359,059 mi+361 mi
- 18/01/202459,065 mi+6 mi
- 14/01/202559,098 mi+33 mi
- 26/01/202659,111 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 103 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XK8 / XKR (X100)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Plastic Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner FailureSerious
Early 4.0-litre AJ26 and AJ27 V8 engines utilized first- and second-generation plastic-bodied secondary timing chain tensioners. Over repeated heat cycles and exposure to acidic engine oil, the plastic body develops stress fractures and the plastic shoe breaks off. This allows the secondary timing chain to slacken and skip teeth on the camshaft sprockets, causing piston-to-valve collision that results in bent valves and catastrophic engine destruction.
- Rear Suspension Subframe and Chassis Sill CorrosionSerious
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