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M40 LOD

2001 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

122,392 mi
Last recorded122,392 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 LOD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 122,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 122,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f o/s/f around edges of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 122,188 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f o/s/f around edges of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 121,549 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 121,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r o/s/r plus cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 121,466 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r o/s/r plus cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 120,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 120,487 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 119,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Inner & Outer sills, Floor, Front & Rear suspension arms.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 118,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 118,106 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 116,967 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 28 Nov 2017 116,967 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Sep 2016 112,221 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 101,765 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 93,029 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 88,226 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished inbetween treads

Fail 20 May 2013 88,226 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished inbetween treads

washer pipes split weeping

Pass 30 May 2012 85,304 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 85,304 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 82,574 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 7 May 2011 82,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 May 2010 78,197 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 74,377 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front seat backs seem slightly insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2008 69,161 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 61,376 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 61,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 25 Aug 2006 53,913 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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M40 LOD is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M40 LOD, 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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M40 LOD is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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