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GCD 151

2009 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,705 mi
Last recorded73,705 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Jaguar XK846,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCD 151
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 73,705 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 73,502 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 70,032 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 66,335 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 63,048 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 61,283 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,854 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 57,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 56,985 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust cover insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2017 49,899 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 49,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,274 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 41,270 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,978 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 35,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 31,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Apr 2013 26,677 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,040 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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GCD 151 is a 2009 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,950 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 GCD 151, 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 17 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GCD 151 registered?

GCD 151 is a 2009 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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