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KT02 MUW

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

85,887 mi
Last recorded85,887 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT02 MUW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 85,887 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 85,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch has signs of repair, all solid and heavily under sealed

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

light corrosion under vehicle, nothing deemed excessive

Fail 9 Nov 2020 85,649 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 85,573 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edges

Fail 23 Sep 2019 85,559 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush yellow chalk marked (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure not secure spot welid (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened yellow chalk marks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner chassis rail yellow chalk marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill getting thin corrosion been painted over

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover broken (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge very soon

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside rear near rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

back axle noise bad

offside and nearside rear chassis started to corrode

offside and nearside rear suspension outer drive shaft joints have some play

Pass 17 Sep 2018 81,163 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 77,153 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 77,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 20 Oct 2016 73,549 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 73,549 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion both rear sills (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak coolant bottle ()

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on

lower body corroded

rear wheels not moving so unable to test wheel bearings

Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,173 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,532 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 62,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 58,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

radiatior hose damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2013 58,201 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

radiatior hose damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2012 53,030 miles

Engine light on

Fail 13 Oct 2012 52,906 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 12 Oct 2012 52,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

engine management light on

slight play on both front lower ball joints

slight play on nearside front top ball joint

Pass 10 Sep 2011 45,530 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 39,582 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 39,582 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,170 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 36,170 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,158 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 32,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,200 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,029 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,332 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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KT02 MUW is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 KT02 MUW, 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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KT02 MUW is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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