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C7 JRE

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,238 mi
Last recorded151,238 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 JRE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 151,238 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 151,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 148,552 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 141,467 miles

both front floors corroded

both front tyres slightly out of shape

both inner sills corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

both rear springs corroded

both rear tyres on 2mm and out of shape

offside front chassis leg corroded

oil leak between engine and gearbox

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 Sep 2015 141,130 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

both front floors corroded

both front tyres slightly out of shape

both inner sills corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

both rear springs corroded

both rear tyres on 2mm and out of shape

offside front chassis leg corroded

oil leak between engine and gearbox

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Sep 2014 129,341 miles

front brake pipes slight corrosion

general corrosion to underbody

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis slight corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2013 116,131 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

generall corrosion to underbody

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 105,167 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 92,803 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 92,235 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 79,528 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 74,117 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 74,117 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2008 73,841 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 73,346 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

near side front floor pan corroded and holed

offside front floor pan corroded

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 12 Sep 2006 68,250 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 54,718 miles

slight play and oil leak from differential bearings

Fail 13 Sep 2005 54,718 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play and oil leak from differential 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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C7 JRE is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 C7 JRE, 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 C7 JRE registered?

C7 JRE is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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