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HJ02 KNV

2002 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,870 mi
Last recorded87,870 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 KNV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 87,870 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2024 87,070 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 85,695 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 84,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 83,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 82,565 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 82,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drive shaft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drive shaft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear strenghtening bar corroded and snapped

Pass 11 Jul 2019 79,780 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 77,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre's Worn Inner Edges

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 76,133 miles

Front Tyre's Worn Inner Edge

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint Both Sides (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 74,402 miles

Front tyres warn inner edges

play in steering rack offside

rear stabilizer bar corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 72,473 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 69,898 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 67,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 65,359 miles

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

slight play in rear diff

Pass 8 Jun 2011 64,375 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 64,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

slight adverse wear on offside front tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2010 61,900 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,192 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,959 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 52,579 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 47,457 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 40,881 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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HJ02 KNV is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HJ02 KNV, 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 HJ02 KNV registered?

HJ02 KNV is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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