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L7 NXK

2001 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

42,118 mi
Last recorded42,118 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 NXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 42,118 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 40,744 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 37,870 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 36,409 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 35,996 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 35,103 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 33,800 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 32,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe corroded in clips. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe corroded in clips . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 31,852 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 30,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to rear rusty in clips . (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe rusty in clips . (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 30,545 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 30,199 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 30,175 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 28,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

both front to rear brake pipes covered in under sealer

rear discs corroded

slight judder at rear brakes

Pass 26 Feb 2013 27,349 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

floor pan corroded

rear discs corroded & pitted

Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,428 miles

front discs corroded

judder at front brakes

judder at rear brakes

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 24,866 miles

brake pedal soft

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 24,152 miles

bonnet open when test started now not opening at the offside

front discs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2009 21,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 18,837 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 16,188 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn down to 2.00 mm on outer edge of tread

Pass 14 Feb 2006 14,677 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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L7 NXK is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 L7 NXK, 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 L7 NXK registered?

L7 NXK is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is L7 NXK safe to buy?

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