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G12 ECM

2001 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,102 mi
Last recorded110,102 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 ECM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 110,102 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 109,254 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 108,406 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 107,114 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 106,025 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 104,985 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 103,754 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 102,130 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 100,800 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 98,321 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 94,445 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 92,535 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system corroded and patched (very slight leak)

hazard warning switch sticky

offsider sill damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2014 92,535 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded and patched (very slight leak)

hazard warning switch sticky

offsider sill damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2012 91,691 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 91,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 90,626 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 90,626 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 89,935 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Jan 2011 89,935 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 84,900 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 79,945 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 71,747 miles

Some brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 22 Feb 2007 71,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Some brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 64,269 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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G12 ECM is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G12 ECM, 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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G12 ECM is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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