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A12 MXK

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,218 mi
Last recorded140,218 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 MXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 140,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 140,218 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 134,581 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 134,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 133,411 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 133,411 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 132,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 122,046 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Fail 30 Oct 2015 122,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2014 109,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 109,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 100,171 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 93,177 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 85,103 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 75,715 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 75,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic malfunctions

Pass 21 Jul 2008 66,570 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 65,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 55,269 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 55,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2006 44,862 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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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A12 MXK is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 A12 MXK, 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.

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What year was A12 MXK registered?

A12 MXK is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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