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FG02 SYT

2002 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

144,337 mi
Last recorded144,337 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 SYT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 144,337 miles

Front cross member very corroded.

Rear subframe mountings on chassis very corroded.

Fail 16 Oct 2019 144,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sub frame holed by corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front cross member very corroded.

Rear subframe mountings on chassis very corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2018 134,737 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail and sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail and sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion building underneath.

Fail 4 Sep 2018 134,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail and sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail and sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion building underneath.

Fail 9 Oct 2017 126,762 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2016 123,659 miles

Chassis rusting o/s+n/s rear

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 116,803 miles

CHIPS IN FRONT WINDSCREEN

REAR AXLE IS CORRODED

REAR CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED

Pass 12 Sep 2014 109,487 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 74,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 100,933 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 88,459 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 83,778 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 10 Aug 2011 83,778 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning light on

Pass 1 Sep 2010 71,584 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 71,583 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 61,595 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 61,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2008 49,433 miles

slight play in offside track rod inner balljoint

Pass 5 Oct 2007 40,937 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in nearside and off side rear suspension

slight play in steering from the off side

Fail 3 Oct 2007 40,890 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in nearside and off side rear suspension

slight play in steering from the off side

Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,433 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 29,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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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FG02 SYT is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FG02 SYT, 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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FG02 SYT is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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