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B1 SFL

2002 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,842 mi
Last recorded76,842 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 SFL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 76,842 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at securing clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 76,787 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 76,779 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 76,679 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 76,492 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 76,367 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 75,680 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 75,680 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 73,296 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met (17%). System requires either repair or adjustment

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 73,296 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met (17%). System requires either repair or adjustment

Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,901 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,737 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 64,297 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,674 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 61,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,627 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 56,962 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 54,746 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 51,609 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 51,609 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 42,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 42,388 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,915 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 39,904 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 34,781 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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B1 SFL is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 B1 SFL, 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 B1 SFL registered?

B1 SFL is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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