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GD52 SBO

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,462 mi
Last recorded40,462 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 SBO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,462 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 40,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,822 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both sides top inner front wishbone bushes ok only

Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,494 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 72,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 25,652 miles

offside diff seal leaking

play in front lower shock mounts

play in rear hubs diff

Pass 4 Aug 2008 17,919 miles

floor starting to corrode

play in near side hub/drive shaft (not as bad as offside)

play in offside rear hub and drive shaft

Pass 24 Aug 2007 10,684 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 9,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GD52 SBO is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GD52 SBO, 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 GD52 SBO registered?

GD52 SBO is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is GD52 SBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD52 SBO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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