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K8 SVL

2002 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,855 mi
Last recorded76,855 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 SVL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2012 76,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pivot locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

nearside headlamp aim on lower line

slight fluctuation on front brakes

slight smearing to windscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2011 69,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 59,879 miles

slight oil leak nearside front of engine

Fail 12 Jul 2010 59,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

slight oil leak nearside front of engine

Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,555 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 54,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,637 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 44,361 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,080 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear tyres differant size

Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,378 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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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K8 SVL is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SVL, 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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K8 SVL is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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