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H24 MEL

2002 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,377 mi
Last recorded109,377 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH24 MEL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 109,377 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 108,952 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 107,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 107,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (Corroded) on the surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm), due for replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (Corroded), on the surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 107,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 107,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Under body sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Is on (3mm)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Under body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 107,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 106,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre has small cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 21 May 2014 106,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre has small cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 4 Jan 2013 99,064 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 93,223 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 86,046 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 78,188 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 68,736 miles

handbrake warning light not working

Pass 16 Oct 2007 59,087 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 59,086 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 49,425 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 38,807 miles

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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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H24 MEL is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H24 MEL, 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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H24 MEL is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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