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8 XHL

2012 Jaguar Xk

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,121 mi
Last recorded76,121 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xk36,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 XHL
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 76,121 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 76,117 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 73,425 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 71,091 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

corrosion appearing rear sub frame / suspension arms.

Fail 26 Aug 2023 71,091 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion appearing rear sub frame / suspension arms.

Pass 9 Aug 2022 68,841 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 64,556 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 64,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 60,944 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play toe control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 60,943 miles

Undertray insecure heavy impact damage causing most fixings to be torn from the vehicle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also small cut deep enough to see cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play toe control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 55,397 miles

Slight play in both rear shock absorber lower bushes

Pass 21 Aug 2018 50,779 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 42,812 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit with inner edges devoid of tread, replacement needed asap

Both rear tyres worn close to limit, replacement needed asap

Pass 24 Aug 2016 36,273 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,275 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 29,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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8 XHL is a 2012 Jaguar Xk in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 36,988 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 Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 XHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Jaguar Xk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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8 XHL is a 2012 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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