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J1 BJW

2002 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

88,241 mi
Last recorded88,241 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 BJW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 88,241 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 88,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 87,827 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 86,080 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 83,481 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 82,282 miles

Slight oil leak rear axle

Fail 12 Jul 2021 82,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak rear axle

Pass 11 Jun 2020 82,272 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 82,224 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 79,234 miles

Nearside Front floor, slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2017 76,512 miles

Oil leak diff

Slight corrosion n/s front floor

Pass 7 Jul 2016 75,114 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 73,443 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 70,998 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 69,009 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 66,453 miles

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

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 18 Feb 2011 63,578 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,656 miles

o/side front inner brake pad low.

slight free play in rear suspension lower hub pivot bushes n/side & o/side.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,936 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 58,247 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,364 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 44,623 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 44,626 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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J1 BJW is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J1 BJW, 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 J1 BJW registered?

J1 BJW is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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The MOT history for J1 BJW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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