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JW02 JLW

2002 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,154 mi
Last recorded74,154 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW02 JLW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 74,154 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 74,093 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 74,085 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 73,954 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 73,593 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 72,836 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 72,824 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 71,771 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 70,755 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre is perishing and cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre is perishing and cracking

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,949 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Play in rear diff bearings (shaft mounts)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 68,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Play in rear diff bearings (shaft mounts)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 67,864 miles

EML light on

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 67,864 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

EML light on

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,094 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

eml light on

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,487 miles

n/s/f floor has outer plate slightly corroded

rear diff leaking

slight play in n/s and o/s rear dive shaft inner UJs

Fail 27 Aug 2013 64,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f floor has outer plate slightly corroded

rear diff leaking

slight play in n/s and o/s rear dive shaft inner UJs

Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,232 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,363 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f track arm inner joint play

Fail 20 Sep 2011 61,363 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f track arm inner joint play

Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,114 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 59,111 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,087 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,480 miles

n/s/r mirror

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,814 miles

both front lower shocker links worn

front pads low

Pass 16 Sep 2006 35,369 miles

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

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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JW02 JLW is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 JW02 JLW, 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 JW02 JLW registered?

JW02 JLW is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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