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176 DTJ

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Lpg 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

38,584 mi
Last recorded38,584 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration176 DTJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 38,584 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 38,532 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 38,510 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 38,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 38,005 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 37,849 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 37,784 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 37,712 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 37,523 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 37,182 miles

side wall scuffed on o/s front tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2015 36,873 miles

Nearside headlamp main beam bulb not fitted correctly

Pass 18 Dec 2014 36,759 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 35,693 miles

side wall scuffed on o/s front tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2012 35,263 miles

side wall scuffed on o/s front tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2012 34,153 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 32,980 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 32,980 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 31,379 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 30,431 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 26,709 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,534 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,239 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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176 DTJ is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 64,899 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 176 DTJ, 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 24 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 176 DTJ registered?

176 DTJ is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is 176 DTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 176 DTJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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