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AB52 RAP

2002 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,835 mi
Last recorded105,835 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB52 RAP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 105,835 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 105,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 105,829 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 102,217 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 102,217 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 99,556 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 96,281 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 96,194 miles

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

Both rear wheels have slight play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside floor pan has corrosion

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside floor pan has corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2014 90,696 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 87,125 miles

Engine oil level low

Gearbox oil leak

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 82,969 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 82,952 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 76,946 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 73,581 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 73,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 66,398 miles

Both rear tyres deflated

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 66,398 miles

Both rear tyres deflated

Pass 7 Feb 2008 57,874 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 57,874 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 44,452 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 37,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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AB52 RAP is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB52 RAP, 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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AB52 RAP is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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