2001 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · N12 CPG
2001 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 34,739 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N12 CPG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 34,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N12 CPG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Jaguar Xk8 (N12 CPG) between May 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
N12 CPG Mileage History
- 11/05/202333,278 mi
- 17/05/202433,713 mi+435 mi
- 26/11/202434,028 mi+315 mi
- 04/12/202434,035 mi+7 mi
- 22/10/202534,739 mi+704 mi
Average of roughly 596 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XK8 / XKR (X100)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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