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H9 KAX

2002 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,574 mi
Last recorded43,574 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 KAX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 43,574 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 43,303 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 43,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 42,797 miles

Coolant warning on dash

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

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

Surface rust underside.

Fail 11 Mar 2024 42,791 miles

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

Coolant warning on dash

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

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

Surface rust underside.

Pass 28 Mar 2023 42,220 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 39,375 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 36,428 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 35,866 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 34,772 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 33,938 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 33,910 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 31,960 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 27,791 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 26,334 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 24,108 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 20,629 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 20,625 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 16,317 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 16,001 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 15,255 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 13,785 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 12,364 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 11,067 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 10,099 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 8,734 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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H9 KAX is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H9 KAX, 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 H9 KAX registered?

H9 KAX is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 May 2002.

Is H9 KAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H9 KAX shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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