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L17 XKB

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,948 mi
Last recorded40,948 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 40,948 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 40,807 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 40,717 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 40,513 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 40,087 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 39,993 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 39,715 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 39,715 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 39,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 39,268 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 38,336 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 37,162 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 35,728 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 35,728 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 35,056 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 33,923 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,385 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 28,768 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 28,742 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 26,513 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 25,479 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,891 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 18,960 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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L17 XKB is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L17 XKB, 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 L17 XKB registered?

L17 XKB is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 June 2001.

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