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DS02 GKE

2002 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,983 mi
Last recorded50,983 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 GKE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 50,983 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 50,983 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,513 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,981 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,541 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 45,541 miles

Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,368 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 42,503 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,749 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,284 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 36,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,244 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,963 miles

center brake light has two bulbs inop

front number plate slight delamination

rear number plate slight delamination

slight wear offside steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2009 27,346 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,740 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 21,968 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 16,553 miles

n/s front tyre wearing slightly on inner tread edge, (tracking checked?)

parking brake performance could improve.

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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DS02 GKE is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DS02 GKE, 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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DS02 GKE is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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