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KM02 RBO

2002 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,492 mi
Last recorded105,492 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 RBO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 105,492 miles

Corrosion across underside of vehicle including sub frames, axles and suspension components

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component 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))

all 4 brake discs corroded, effecting brake performance

Fail 12 Aug 2025 105,481 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion across underside of vehicle including sub frames, axles and suspension components

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component 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))

all 4 brake discs corroded, effecting brake performance

Pass 17 May 2024 104,944 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg by suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 104,944 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg by suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 104,492 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 104,454 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion across underside of vehicle including sub frames, axles and suspension components

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 103,992 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 103,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 103,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Mar 2020 103,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 102,167 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 101,222 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 99,529 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 98,418 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 96,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside & offside front tyres perished & cracked

nearside front & offside rear floor corroded but not considered excessive

offside & nearside rear hubs have slight play

offside inner rack end has slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2014 91,538 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 91,434 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 Aug 2012 88,328 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 84,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 79,899 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 68,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,883 miles

leaping jaguar on attatched to bonnet does not comply with european standard

Pass 11 May 2007 38,572 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 38,565 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 27,042 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 27,041 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2006 25,592 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 25,591 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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KM02 RBO is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Green 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 KM02 RBO, 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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KM02 RBO is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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