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12 LW

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,913 mi
Last recorded36,913 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 LW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 36,913 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front headlamp had water inside

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear no plate peeling

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Sep 2024 36,117 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge soon

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2023 35,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2022 35,303 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and going out of shape

Offside Front tyre going out of shape

Pass 15 Sep 2021 34,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2020 34,707 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2019 34,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 34,408 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2017 33,746 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,744 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 31,472 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,370 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,837 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,269 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,755 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,544 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,685 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 7,883 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 6,014 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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12 LW is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 12 LW, 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 12 LW registered?

12 LW is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is 12 LW safe to buy?

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