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K8 JGU

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,238 mi
Last recorded90,238 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 JGU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 90,238 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 90,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 89,627 miles

Nearside Front punctured

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 89,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front punctured

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 88,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 88,167 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 87,378 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 86,623 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 85,015 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 85,013 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,177 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 84,128 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 82,807 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 82,807 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,124 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 78,887 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 77,054 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 72,044 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 72,038 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 69,919 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 70,717 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 65,404 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 58,135 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 58,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 56,335 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 53,986 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 50,482 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Small nick in N/S rear outter tyre wall.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 47,220 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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K8 JGU is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K8 JGU, 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 K8 JGU registered?

K8 JGU is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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