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X40 LWG

2001 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,190 mi
Last recorded76,190 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX40 LWG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 76,190 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 76,190 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 74,914 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 74,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 74,261 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 73,321 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 71,861 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight surface corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 4 Sep 2018 70,903 miles

Engine fail safe message displayed in information display. Not linked to the engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion on suspension components and floor-pan/chassis rails.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 70,622 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 70,611 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 70,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 68,011 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,818 miles

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

slight play in nearside front shockabsorber lower bush

Fail 5 Jul 2014 64,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 61,940 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,827 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 57,863 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,564 miles

Both front shock absorber lower bushes worn.

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,710 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,756 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,730 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 33,325 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 30,240 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 30,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

play in rear diff bearings.

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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X40 LWG is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X40 LWG, 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 X40 LWG registered?

X40 LWG is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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