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C8 DOV

2002 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

31,770 mi
Last recorded31,770 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 DOV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 31,770 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 31,538 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 31,291 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 30,937 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 30,501 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 30,151 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 29,490 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 29,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 29,258 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2017 28,985 miles

both sides front, tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 28,190 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2015 27,327 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 26,940 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 26,460 miles

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,695 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 25,041 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has some kerbing damage

Fail 23 May 2011 25,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has some kerbing damage

Fail 19 May 2010 24,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 24,161 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 23,309 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 22,205 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 21,067 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 17,281 miles

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

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

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)

split in offside rear tyre inside tyre wall

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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C8 DOV is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C8 DOV, 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 C8 DOV registered?

C8 DOV is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 June 2002.

Is C8 DOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 DOV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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