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EA51 PUR

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

73,089 mi
Last recorded73,089 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 PUR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 73,089 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 73,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 72,350 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 72,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 70,598 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 68,031 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 65,689 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 63,348 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 61,843 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Feb 2020 61,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 60,184 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 58,871 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 58,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 57,570 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 57,568 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Fog lights not working

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,707 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 54,254 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,852 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 47,070 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 46,227 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,414 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,407 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,023 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,668 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,877 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,142 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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EA51 PUR is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EA51 PUR, 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 EA51 PUR registered?

EA51 PUR is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is EA51 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 PUR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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