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A4 ROU

2002 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

92,613 mi
Last recorded92,613 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 ROU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 92,613 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 91,663 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 May 2024 89,955 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 88,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded adjacent to front valance (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential assembly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 87,404 miles

Rear Slight oil leak at rear differential

Pass 28 May 2021 85,215 miles

Both rear driveshaft inner UJ slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2019 84,336 miles

O/S/F end metal b/pipe next to front subframe mounting and radiator corner, getting abit of surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2018 83,000 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 80,110 miles

Metal b/pipe along O/S/F end crossmember/radiator mounting area, getting abit of surface corrosion

Pass 5 May 2016 78,178 miles

Metal b/pipe at O/S/F end crossmember/radiator mount area, starting to get abit corroded slightly

Pass 5 May 2015 74,876 miles

Metal b/pipe at O/S/F end crossmember/radiator mounting area, starting to get abit of surface corrosion

Pass 1 May 2014 73,611 miles

Metal b/pipe next to radiator O/S lower corner area above crossmember, starting to get abit of surface corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,707 miles

Metal b/pipe at O/S/F end corner area near radiator mount and subframe mount, starting to get abit of surface corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2012 69,563 miles

Front metal b/pipe along front end crossmember/radiator mounting area, getting abit corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,869 miles

Hazzard switch is difficuly to release.

Slight free play at nearside rear hub.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 66,254 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 65,017 miles

Front brake pads appear low but servicable.

Front tyres are worn at inner edges.

Pass 14 May 2008 63,010 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 63,008 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 59,952 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 52,215 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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A4 ROU is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A4 ROU, 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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A4 ROU is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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