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B8 XKK

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,419 mi
Last recorded89,419 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 XKK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 89,419 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 89,126 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 89,103 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 88,424 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 87,720 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 86,355 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 86,314 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 86,236 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 85,839 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 85,429 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 84,701 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 82,626 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 82,613 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven offside low (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 77,918 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 70,057 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,671 miles

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

Offside Front 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 6 Mar 2012 44,404 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 5 Mar 2012 44,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,082 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 26,766 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Feb 2010 26,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,392 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 10,577 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 10,032 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 9,267 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 8,159 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

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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B8 XKK is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B8 XKK, 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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B8 XKK is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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