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LYN 340

2001 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,438 mi
Last recorded50,438 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYN 340
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 50,438 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 50,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 49,793 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 49,013 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 48,155 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 47,204 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 46,066 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 46,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2020 45,485 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 44,183 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 42,730 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 41,423 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 39,714 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,899 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 36,059 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 33,877 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 31,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 29,259 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,706 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 23,840 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 20,514 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 17,360 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 13,682 miles

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

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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LYN 340 is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LYN 340, 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 LYN 340 registered?

LYN 340 is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is LYN 340 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYN 340 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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