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KB52 XKB

2002 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,466 mi
Last recorded63,466 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB52 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 63,466 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 63,466 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 63,091 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 63,091 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 61,291 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 61,005 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 60,997 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 60,667 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 60,267 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 59,977 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 59,008 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 58,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 57,257 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 55,933 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,777 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 54,775 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 53,281 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,640 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 49,033 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 49,033 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,418 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,418 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 34,772 miles

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

slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 9 Aug 2007 34,779 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag light displayed

an offside rear tail lamp inoperative

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,446 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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KB52 XKB 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 80%.

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 KB52 XKB, 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 KB52 XKB registered?

KB52 XKB is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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