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A17 RUT

2002 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

35,337 mi
Last recorded35,337 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 RUT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 35,337 miles

EML light on

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 35,337 miles

EML light on

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 35,240 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 34,980 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 34,678 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 34,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 34,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 33,272 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 32,774 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 31,995 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 30,583 miles

Front both tyres perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Sep 2016 30,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Front both tyres perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Oct 2015 30,162 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 28,216 miles

all tyres slight cracks in sidewalls and tread

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear coil springs

corrosion to suspension components

surface rust to front brake pipes

Pass 4 Oct 2011 25,781 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 25,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 24,626 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,441 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,841 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 16,678 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,826 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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A17 RUT is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A17 RUT, 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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A17 RUT is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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