2001 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · KP51 RXU
2001 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 83,351 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,351 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP51 RXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 83,351 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP51 RXU 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 (KP51 RXU) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
KP51 RXU Mileage History
- 10/05/202282,100 mi
- 16/05/202382,550 mi+450 mi
- 06/05/202483,045 mi+495 mi
- 19/05/202583,330 mi+285 mi
- 12/05/202683,351 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 312 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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