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DY52 HVP

2002 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,731 mi
Last recorded62,731 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 HVP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 62,731 miles

Both rear inner axle bearings slight play

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured condensation in head lamp aswell (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill recommended repair before next year (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 61,474 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 59,569 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 55,281 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 55,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 52,185 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 52,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 48,551 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 44,107 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 39,262 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 33,970 miles

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,526 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 33,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear anti roll bar bushers perished

Pass 2 Mar 2015 33,210 miles

Oil leak

rear anti roll bar bushers perished

Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,877 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 32,615 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,274 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,552 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,010 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,755 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,802 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,035 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 22,524 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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DY52 HVP is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc 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 DY52 HVP, 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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DY52 HVP is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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