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K888 MTK

2002 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,802 mi
Last recorded93,802 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 MTK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 93,802 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear coil springs corroded-rear sub frame corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 87,258 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 86,315 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 86,295 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 84,926 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 84,919 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 83,698 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 82,627 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 81,230 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 81,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 78,590 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 78,581 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,279 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 71,530 miles

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

Nearside Front rust hole in floor

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 69,666 miles

rust hole in nearside front floor

Pass 30 Sep 2014 64,484 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 60,036 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 60,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,069 miles

1 washer jet aim poor

ceack in n/s/r lamp

slight leak at steering rack

slight play at steering wheel

slight play in steering column

wipers smear slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,525 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 54,515 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,029 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 53,018 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,174 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 50,174 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 46,308 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut to n/s/f tyre between treads

Fail 7 Oct 2008 46,308 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut to n/s/f tyre between treads

Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,820 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,543 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 60,524 miles

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

both rear suspension assemblies slight movement

front number plate damaged

rear number plate dis-colored

tires are different sizes front to back

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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K888 MTK is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K888 MTK, 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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K888 MTK is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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