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AM51 AUP

2002 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

66,763 mi
Last recorded66,763 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 AUP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 66,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 64,092 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 62,639 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 62,615 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 62,515 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 62,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on and asc on dash in writing (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 62,006 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 61,546 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,386 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 60,721 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 59,673 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 58,677 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 57,142 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 56,465 miles

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

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

advise slight play in nearside and offside rear suspension

Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 54,992 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,720 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 52,699 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 49,917 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,357 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 34,087 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 21,525 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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AM51 AUP is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol 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 AM51 AUP, 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 AM51 AUP registered?

AM51 AUP is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is AM51 AUP safe to buy?

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