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LHS 50

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

66,227 mi
Last recorded66,227 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHS 50
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 66,227 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 65,833 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 65,425 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 65,033 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 64,561 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 63,779 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 62,729 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 61,045 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 61,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s inner track rod has excess play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 58,280 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 57,371 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 56,856 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 56,220 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,238 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 55,201 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 55,197 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,809 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre wall

only slight movement in front suspension

Fail 11 Apr 2012 53,801 miles

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

damage to n/s/f tyre wall

only slight movement in front suspension

Pass 2 Feb 2011 51,646 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,360 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 46,918 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 45,127 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 45,126 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 40,946 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 40,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 37,914 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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LHS 50 is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LHS 50, 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 LHS 50 registered?

LHS 50 is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is LHS 50 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHS 50 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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